What is cosmetic filling and where is it typically used?
Cosmetic filling is a tooth-coloured composite resin (similar to an enamel) that is bonded to the tooth surface to repair and/or change the colour or shape of a tooth, then sculpted into shape, hardened, and polished. When teeth are chipped or slightly decayed, bonded composite resins may be the material of choice. It can also be used to close spaces between teeth. What can be done for missing teeth? Bridges are designed to replace missing teeth. Not only do they fill the unsightly spaces left by lost teeth, but they also help support the teeth adjacent to, and directly opposite, the missing teeth. Often a dentist will recommend an Implant to fill in the space as well. One can also have removable partial denture for replacing the number of lost teeth. How can jagged teeth be corrected? In some instances, simple reshaping of the front teeth, even without anaesthesia, may produce a dramatic result. The cosmetic dentist simply utilises sanding discs and creativity, to create a natural loo
