Did you know that composite dental fillings are designed to dramatically enhance the look of your smile as well as fill in cavities that may have arisen? Because they are cosmetic alternatives to dental amalgams, they can provide your smile the peace and comfort of knowing that you have the restorations you need without altering the look of your teeth. For further questions concerning composite fillings, take the quiz below:
Question 1: What are tooth-colored fillings, also known as composite fillings?
A: tooth restoration treatments design to replace missing teeth
B: toothbrush restoration treatments designed to whiten teeth
C: cosmetic enhancements crafted for improving the look and shape of a tooth
D: tooth restoration treatments designed to fill in cavities
Question 2: Which of the following is considered an advantage of composite fillings?
A: Composite fillings are mercury free.
B: Composite fillings are tooth-colored in appearance.
C: Composite fillings are durable and can last up to 7 to 10 years.
D: all of the above
Question 3: Which of the following is not a cause of cavities that requires a composite filling treatment?
A: dental erosion
B: poor oral hygiene
C: stained or discolored teeth
D: cracks and holes in your tooth enamel
Question 4: Which of the following are treatments for cavities that are present?
A: composite dental fillings
B: teeth whitening treatment systems
C: water flossers
D: mouthwash
Answer Key:
D, D, C, A
If you would like to visit with Dr. Ned Todorov and our team for an exam to determine if composite dental fillings are right for you, please call 316-633-4543 to set up an appointment at our dentist office in Wichita, Kansas.