How Do They Look?
Tooth colored filling material comes in a great number of colors
(shades), and are matched to your individual tooth color. Typically,
a different type of material is used for front and back teeth. The
materials used for front teeth have a high shine; whereas, the materials
for back teeth are designed for strength — both look great!
It’s nice that if you have a filling it can be virtually undetectable.
How Long Do They Last?
Tooth colored fillings now are harder and more durable than silver
/ amalgam fillings. A small filling could conceivably last your
lifetime, and larger fillings can be expected to last many years.
The factors that determine the life span of a particular filling
include: the tooth (molars take more force than bicuspids), the
size of the filling relative to the tooth (smaller fillings will
usually be more durable than larger fillings), and how teeth are
cleaned and maintained daily.
How Should They Feel?
A new filling should feel natural, like your other teeth. After
the anesthesia has worn away and you can feel your teeth and bite
again, you should not notice anything particularly different. It
should be smooth and comfortable.
You can eat on tooth colored fillings right away (as soon as anesthesia
is gone) compared to silver / amalgam fillings, which you cannot.
If you detect a noticeable sensation when biting or chewing, this
usually means the bite is too tall. Unlike silver / amalgam filling
material that is softer, and will wear away or chip, the bite on
tooth colored filling material will not improve with time. If the
bite remains too tall a tooth can also become temperature sensitive.
Please don't hesitate to call if your filling requires an adjustment.
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