Composite resin is a tooth-colored material that bonds to prepared tooth structure. Dr. Le removes decay, prepares the tooth as clinically needed, places the composite, and cures and shapes it. Shade matching and appearance depend on the tooth, material, lighting, and size and location of the restoration.
Composite fillings offer real clinical advantages beyond appearance. Unlike amalgam, which requires removing more healthy tooth material to create a mechanical lock, composite bonds directly, meaning less of your natural structure is taken away. The material is mercury-free and performs well under normal chewing forces for both front and back teeth.
Dr. Le also offers composite to replace old amalgam fillings for patients who prefer a metal-free result. She assesses each filling individually and will be direct about which ones are worth replacing and which are better left undisturbed. Treatment for its own sake isn't how she practices.
