If you have cavities in your teeth you needn’t worry anymore about having to have them filled with unsightly metal cavities. New cosmetic bonding techniques which are becoming increasingly widespread and available are now being used by dentists for this purpose and are far more discreet and durable than their metal counterparts.
Cavities form in your teeth when plaque breaks down the enamel which coats teeth and protects them. Small holes occur as the tooth breaks down and these must be filled so that the tooth cannot decay further. The nerves and the pulp inside the tooth need to be protected from further attack by the plaque which is formed every time you eat.
Cosmetic bonding is far easier for dentists to use than metal fillings and they look better in the mouth too. The dental composite that is used in cosmetic bonding is exceptionally malleable and is able to be matched to colour of your surrounding teeth. No longer need you feel embarrassed and self conscious about dark patches in your mouth where metal fillings are.
Because of how adaptable cosmetic bonding is, most cavities can be filled using it as a technique, no matter what shape and size they are. Special curing light is used on the cosmetic bonding by dentists to give the filling an even better finish.
An added plus for those who already have metal fillings is that dentists can now replace these with cosmetic bonding fillings using white dental composite. So if you have been diagnosed as having cavities in your teeth or already have metal fillings which you are unhappy with, talk to your Leeds dentist about cosmetic bonding and what it can do for you and the look of your mouth.
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