Category: GENERAL DENTAL
FAQs
FAQs about Composite Fillings.
Resin filling can take up to an hour to place. This depends on the location and the size of the cavity. Composite filling typically takes about 20 minutes longer than an amalgam filling. This is because the tooth must be kept dry while the layers of resin are added. Once the composite is complete, your dentist will use a special light to cure it. It takes less than a minute to harden.
Sometimes excessive chewing and grinding can cause the resin in your fillings to degrade. If this happens, your dentist will notice straight away. They can then clean and repair the filling.
A composite filling can last between 5 and 10 years.