Will white composite fillings turn color? I had my front tooth filled with white composite fillings for almost 3 years now.... But i have noticed that the filling isnt white any more....
Are there any ways to make them white again???? thanks in advance!
2007-09-26 17:04:02 · 4 answers · asked by john c 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The bonding materials used for front tooth fillings have improved over the years, but they still can begin to wear and stain over time. Many times, the fillings need to be changed for esthetics or if they begin to leak around the edges. Leakage can allow bacteria in and behind the filling, causing a cavity to develop and sometimes staining. Another thing to consider would be if you have bleached your teeth. Your teeth will whiten but the filling will stay the same color. This will cause the filling to not match as well and appear more yellow. Your dentist can make sure that there is no cavity and give you options for treatment.
2007-09-26 17:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Ortho 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Composite filling workk best where they are subjected to low forces - this is largely why they work better in front teeth than back teeth. Your's isn't exceptional. Composite also works best where the tooth is really dry before the material is bonded into place which again makes it better at the front of the mouth where moisture control is more predictable. The great thing about using a composite to build up a fron tooth is that you attach the material straight onto the tooth. If you have a crown then the tooth neeeds to be prepared and this weakens the tooth. If your composite starts to discolour it is pretty easy to skim a little off the surface and refresh the surface with a layer of new composite.
2016-04-06 03:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you need to go back to the dentist and probably have him replace the filling or put in more composite. I had a crown on my front tooth, noticed it was starting to yellow a bit, talked to the dentist and wondered if just whitening it would work. She said you can't just whiten it.
2007-09-26 17:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
COMPOSITES WILL EVENTUALLY LOSE THEIR "WHITENESS" OVER TIME.
BLEACHING HAS NO EFFECT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DRINKING SODA W/O A STRAW AND DRINKING WINE CAN BE DELETERIOUS TO COMPOSITES.
2007-09-26 17:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋