A dental composite filling is a type of dental restoration used to repair a decayed or damaged tooth.
It is commonly referred to as a tooth-colored filling because it is designed to closely match the color of your natural teeth, making it more aesthetically pleasing than traditional silver amalgam fillings.
Composite fillings are made of a mixture of plastic resin and finely ground glass particles.
This material is flexible and can be shaped and molded to fit the cavity in your tooth.
The dentist will apply the composite material in layers, using a special light to harden each layer before adding the next one.
Once the filling is built up to the appropriate shape and size, the dentist will polish it to give it a smooth, natural appearance.
