If you have had a lapse in the way you take care of your teeth, you might find that cavities have begun to form in one or more of your teeth. You might feel a little ashamed about this and wonder how you let it happen. But what you really need to do it is to get it sorted out with your local dentist. The unfortunate truth is that dental cavities will not just go away, in fact if they are left without being dealt with effectively, they will only get worse and your teeth will end up in a far worse state.

Many people have had to have their cavities filled over the years but have not quite been happy with the metal fillings that they have ended up with it. Let’s face it: they don’t look great and it is a common complaint for people to feel unsatisfied with the patches of dark which blight their mouths. Metal fillings were not that popular with dentists either as they were rather difficult to work with. Dentists couldn’t always be as accurate with them as they would have liked to be.

But a new set of practices is changing the way that cavities are filled and patients are already enjoying the splendid new results. Using special dental composite, dentists can now fill cavities with a substance that is white and can be matched to the colour of your surrounding teeth. This is a massive improvement on the dark metal of old and Colchester dentists are happier too because cosmetic bonding uses material that is far more malleable, meaning that it is easier to work with and produces more accurate results. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Cosmetic bonding has been used for many years in cosmetic dentistry to transform smiles. The process involves using small amounts of acrylic resin and moulding it into the desired shape. Cosmetic bonding is the most versatile tool in cosmetic dentistry that can be used to fill dental cavities, repair broken or damaged teeth and even as an alternative to porcelain veneers.

Bonding is a popular choice for filling material as it can be made to closely match the colour of the existing tooth enamel. It is often preferred to silver-amalgam fillings, even though it is not as strong, because of the aesthetic advantages and also because of the controversy surrounding the safety of using mercury in amalgam fillings. Many patients are even choosing to replace their old-fashioned amalgam fillings to improve the appearance of their teeth. For large cavities it may not be possible to use cosmetic bonding because it can become brittle in large areas, but by using a ceramic inlay cemented with dental bonding the same results can be achieved.

Composite bonding can also be used to seal cracks that have been caused by physical trauma to the teeth. It can also be moulded to repair small chips. The procedure involves mixing the resin to the right consistency and colour before applying it in layers to the desired shape. When satisfied, the dentist will then set the bonding hard with the heat of a dental laser before polishing the cosmetic bonding to make it appear more like enamel. Chelmsford dentists also use bonding to cover discoloured or stained teeth, producing results similar to having a set of porcelain veneers but at a fraction of the cost. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.