Tooth Colored Restorations

We have restored your tooth/teeth with tooth-colored materials. The resin material used contains small “filler” particles of glass-like material for strength and wear resistance. These restorations will serve you well for several years. They contain the finest and most up-to-date materials available today. However, you should be aware of the following information about you new restorations:

POST-OP:  You may experience some slight discomfort/sensitivity on the tooth/teeth restored and in the area where the work was done. If this last more than a couple weeks or if there is severe pain please contact the office for a re-evaluation.

CHEWING:  Natural teeth can be broken with heavy force, such as chewing hard objects. As with natural unrestored teeth, avoid chewing excessively hard foods (hard candy, ice, corn nuts, bones, etc.) because the resin material can be broken from the tooth with extreme force. If breakage occurs, replacement of the restoration is not difficult.

PREVENTIVE PROCEDURES: Often, small problems that develop around the restorations can be detected at an early stage and repaired easily. Waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration. To provide optimum longevity for your restoration and to prevent future dental decay and supporting tissue breakdown, please use the following preventive procedure:

 - Brush and floss after eating and before bedtime

 -Use an anti-cavity mouth rinse daily. The best time is immediately before bedtime

 -Keep up to date your dental cleanings and x-ray needs

THE FUTURE:  We expect you to receive several years of service from these restorations. However, after a service period of years, we have seen the following unavoidable situations occur, which may require restoration replacement at a future time:

-Slight stains occur at locations around juncture of tooth restoration. Please tell us if this condition occurs

-Slight chipping around the juncture of the tooth and restoration

-The gums (gingiva) may shrink from the restorations, displaying unfavorable appearance underneath

We have done our best to provide you with the finest quality oral restorations available today. However, as with a fine automobile or watch, only your continuing care and concern can assure optimum service longevity.

Thank you!