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Composite filling
Composite filling refers to tooth colored filling materials, they are bonded to your teeth. They are made of resin ( plastic ).
Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum reviewed this
53 year experience in Dentistry
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A 40-year old asked:
How often should composite fillings be replaced?
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A 35-year old asked:
Are composite fillings noticable when smiling?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can someone get their composite filling lowered?
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A 36-year old asked:
Are composite fillings make kids emotionally disturbed?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long before a composite filling becomes discolored?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: composite filling?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are conditions to have for getting white composite filling?
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A 40-year old asked:
I had a composite filling redone but it still hurts. What should I do?
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A 43-year old asked:
I'm gonna be changing from silver fillings to composite fillings - pros and cons?
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A 19-year old male asked:
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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A 35-year old asked:
What are composite fillings used for?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can i get my composite fillings removed at home?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is a posterior composite filling?
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A 30-year old asked:
Could cracks be bonded with composite filling?
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A 39-year old asked:
Composite filling and retainer, what do you suggest?
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A 46-year old asked:
Composite filling: how is the procedure done exactly?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can I do for a toothache after composite filling?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it normal to have sensitivity after composite filling?
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A 34-year old asked:
Anyone know what is a posterior composite filling and cost?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it normal to have pain when eating after getting a composite filling?
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A 34-year old female asked about a female:
What would cause grey/green discoloration around a composite filling thats just a few months old? No pain and other fillings look fine.
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A 48-year old asked:
What to do if I am 18 yrs old. I had two silver fillers put in when I was 8. would it be okay to have them replaced with composite fillings?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I had 2 deep composite fillings. Is it normal to have shooting pain spontaneously? Had them done 3 days ago and there was pain during the procedure.
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A 45-year old asked:
Can a composite filling in my tooth fall out?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can i drink coffee after getting a composite filling?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to decide betweeb composite filling instead of root canal?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can i request composite fillings from my general dental hygientist?
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A 33-year old asked:
Docs can you explain, is it safe to replace deep amalgam fillings with composite fillings?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can white composite fillings cause jaw/face pain?
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A 39-year old asked:
Root canal, will i be getting a mercury or composite filling?
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