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The Benefits of Composite Fillings vs. Metal Fillings
Metal fillings have been used for decades to fill cavities and help preserve teeth. While they have proven effective, they can be rather unsightly and in some cases add additional stress to the remaining natural tooth leading to other issues. For the past 40 years or so, dentists have been using composite resin to fill cavities. The composite resin is used in much the same way as the metal amalgam.
At Scenic Bluffs Dental, we have many of the answers you are looking for and help patients in Prescott, Wisconsin maintain their beautiful, more natural smiles with composite fillings. It offers a variety of benefits that most people enjoy.
Conserve Natural Tooth
The amalgam used in the past was known to add stress to the remaining tooth structure by requiring excess tooth removal for placement. Composite fillings allow Dr. Jay and Dr. Samantha Clare to conserve more natural tooth and therefore extend the expected life of the fillings.
More Natural-Looking
Metal amalgam is rather dark and stands out against the lighter color of the surface of your teeth. Composite fillings are more natural-looking and will blend in easily with the color of the tooth that is being repaired. The composite fillings will look much more natural. You may not even notice where the filling was placed once the curing process is finished.
The Process
Composite fillings are quite easy to use and only take a few minutes. Once the tooth has been prepared, your dentist will place the composite filling material. They will check your bite pattern and grind away any uneven or rough edges. Once the bite pattern and other surfaces are aligned, the dentist will cure the filling allowing it to harden.
Composite Tooth Filling Treatment in Prescott, Wisconsin Area
If you live in the Prescott, Wisconsin area and want to learn more about composite fillings, call Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare at Scenic Bluffs Dental. If you are a new patient, call (715) 997-4990. Existing patients must call (715) 997-4990. Call today to schedule your first visit!
Dr. Jay and Dr. Clare
Scenic Bluffs Dental is headed by the husband and wife duo, Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare.
Dr. Jay Feuillerat blends scientific expertise with an artistic touch to craft custom smiles. He earned his biology degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he was recognized for his exceptional work in prosthodontics and endodontics. Dr. Jay’s ongoing postgraduate education in contemporary, esthetic, and implant dentistry and digital dentistry highlights his commitment to providing reliable expert care. His dedication, passion, and experience make him a trusted authority in dental health.
Dr. Samantha Clare. has been passionate about dentistry since she was five. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology and management from St. Olaf College and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Clare continually enhances her skills through advanced training in esthetic and implant dentistry, sedation dentistry, and more. Her involvement with the Spear Study Club and hands-on sessions with the Zimmer and Spear Institutes emphasize her commitment to evidence-based practice. Dr. Clare's dedication and expertise make her a trusted and authoritative figure in dentistry.
