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Once we have restored
your teeth with tooth-colored materials, these restorations will serve you
well for several years. The resin (plastic) material used contains small
“filler” particles of glass-like material for strength and wear resistance.
They contain the finest and most up-to-date materials available today.
You should, however, be aware of the following information about your new
restorations.
As with natural teeth,
avoid chewing excessively hard foods on the filled teeth (hard candy, ice,
raw carrots, etc.) because the resin material can break under extreme
forces.
Composite fillings harden right
away. There is no waiting time to eat. Children should be observed
until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the
anesthetic, many children will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or
tongue which can cause serious damage.
Sensitivity to hot and
cold is common for a few weeks following a dental restoration. Usually, the
deeper the cavity, the more sensitive the tooth will be. If you feel the
bite is not correctly balanced (i.e. high bite), please call for an
appointment for a simple adjustment.
The gum tissue could have
been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days together
with the anesthetic injection site.
The finished restoration
may be contoured slightly different and have a different texture than the
original tooth. Your tongue usually magnifies this small difference, but
you will become accustomed to this in a few days.
If you grind your teeth,
mention it to us so that the need for protective device can be considered to
protect your fillings and teeth.
Brush 2 to 3 times a day,
especially before going to bed and floss once a day.
Visit us twice a year to keep your
mouth in great condition.
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