Suite K
Blytheville, AR 72315
Ph: 870.762.1331
Fax: 870.762.0699
321 Southwest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Ph: 870.932.8585
Fax: 870.932.0949
126 South Main Street
Leachville, AR 72438
Ph: 870.539.6621
Fax: 870.539.6634
221 Highway 463 North
Suite B
Trumann, AR 72472
Ph: 870.483.5011
Fax: 870.483.7057
Composite Resins
Composite Resins: Strengthen Your Smile
If you're embarrassed about your smile because of decay or dark fillings in your teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. A silicon dioxide-filled, tooth-colored plastic mixture, composite resins can restore teeth to an attractive, healthy state. Composite resins represent several advantages over traditional silver, or amalgam, fillings.
Because composite resins are not made of metal, we can blend and mix shades to find the perfect color to match your natural teeth. This means only you and your dentist will know you have fillings. Another pro is that the tooth/composite bond actually supports the remaining tooth structure, deterring breakage and insulating against temperature changes. Medium and small composites can last seven to ten years – that’s as long as the tried and true amalgams. Best of all, composite resins allow us to keep more of your natural tooth structure intact than amalgams. We believe in conservative dentistry – the more natural tooth structure you keep, the better teeth you’ll likely have in the future.
Some patients experience mild and temporary post-placement sensitivity from composite resin fillings. The only caution we usually mention is that coffee, tea, and other staining foods and beverages may discolor your composites unless you ask to have them coated with a clear plastic sealant.