Even minute defects such as a chip or crack in the teeth can affect a person’s smile and thus confidence. Along with making a person conscious about how they look, such small defects can also pose certain functional problems such as bad bite. Such problems can be solved using tooth bonding techniques where a resin material resembling the tooth is applied. Variations in the resin material such as porcelain or composite are available and can be chosen based on the patient’s requirements. Composite resin is fixed to the outer surface of the tooth to help fix a variety of dental problems.

If you are troubled with any cosmetic problems related to teeth and are seeking a way to improve your smile’s appearance, here are the reasons why you should consider composite resins.

Composite Resins are inexpensive
The most significant advantage of composite resin over porcelain is that it is quite inexpensive. This is an affordable treatment option, and the amount spent would vary based on the number of teeth that have to be treated.

Quick treatment
Another reason why several people prefer cosmetic resin bonding is that the whole procedure is quite quick and painless. The installation can last from thirty minutes to an hour.

Blends well
Unlike silver amalgam fillings, the composite resin is prepared to match the colour of the patient’s teeth. This means that it blends well and does not appear out of place.

Other advantages
Some other benefits of composite resins that make it more popular than other restorations are:

• It is safe and less invasive than other types of restorations, such as veneers.
• It can reduce teeth sensitivity.
•  It is reversible, i.e. it can be removed as per requirement.
• It can be repaired if destroyed.
• It can help people get rid of stained teeth.

Caring for composite resins
With proper care and maintenance, cosmetic resins can last up to ten years. For this, you need to take care of your oral health and hygiene. Habits such as biting on hard objects, eating sticky food and grinding teeth during sleep can cause wear and tear of the resin since it is not as hard as original teeth. Therefore, you have to be careful about your eating habits and oral hygiene if you want the cosmetic resins to last for a long time.

Although the procedure is not much beneficial for treating major cosmetic problems, minor issues related to the appearance of the teeth can be solved effectively using composite resins. You should seek the consultation of your dentist to find out other advantages of composite resins and how to properly care for them. It is also advisable to visit the dentist regularly to monitor the condition of the teeth and find out ways to improve your oral hygiene regimen. If your restoration has been damaged as a result of grinding and clenching, you can seek the help of a cosmetic dentist to repair it back to normal.

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