Question 1

can someone get their composite filling lowered?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A composite filling can be ground down.

Question 2

how long before a composite filling becomes discolored?

Accepted Answer

It depends: With today's improved composite fillings and with modern polishing techniques, these fillings really tend not to discolor, even over many years.  If you are a heavy coffee or tea drinker, or smoke, it increases the chances of staining or discoloring.  I have seen these fillings stain in a year and have also seen some of my fillings last 15 years without any breakdown or discoloration.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: composite filling?

Accepted Answer

White filling: Composite filling is  a general term for tooth colored fillings.  These fillings are chemically bonded to the tooth surface and therefore have a higher tensile strenght. Sometimes they are also called "bonding".  They can be used to restore a cavity, or as a cosmetic procedure to close spaces between teeth.

Question 4

what are conditions to have for getting white composite filling?

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Conditions?: I'm not sure what your question is.  Most fillings can be done with composite.  If a filling is very big, your dentist may recommend a crown, an inlay or an onlay.  I hope this answers your question.

Question 5

i had a composite filling redone but it still hurts. what should i do?

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See your dentist: One of the most common reasons for discomfort following the placement of a new filling is the height of the filling.  Often all it takes is a small adjustment to make the discomfort go away.  Other reasons may be nerve irritation due to overexposure to the acid etchant used in the procedure, deep cavity, gaps in the filling, or just transient sensitivity which will go away in time.

Question 6

there is a black line alongthe edge of my composite filling. is this indicative of a problem, or is there a chance it could be benign?

Accepted Answer

Stain: If the line is along the edge of you composite filling it is probably just stained from foods or coffee or dark sodas.  Could also be decay...but to be safe...GO back to your dentist and have it looked at...it might just need a smoothing out or cleaning up the edges.  If it is an old filling...might need replacing.

Question 7

what is a posterior composite filling?

Accepted Answer

Composite is: A resin based restorative material that is bonded to a tooth, commonly called tooth colored fillings versus amalgam which is silver.   Can be anterior (front teeth canine to canine) or posterior (bicuspids / premolars and molars).  Hope this helps.

Question 8

could cracks be bonded with composite filling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is the ideal thing to use if fracture is small.

Question 9

composite filling and retainer, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Filling and retainer: Your composite filling won't affect the way your retainer is worn. At the same time your retainer won't affect the filling. Composite fillings are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.

Question 10

composite filling: how is the procedure done exactly?

Accepted Answer

Several steps: After the decay is removed. Etch is placed and then rinsed. This helps the filling adhere to the tooth. I then place a desensitizer followed by a bonding agent(glue). I usually place two layers of bonding agent.  I then use a flowable composite and a light cured composite.  The filling should then be adjusted to your bite and polished.

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I had a composite filling redone but it still hurts. what should i do?

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There is a black line alongthe edge of my composite filling. is this indicative of a problem, or is there a chance it could be benign?

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