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Patient Instruction Composite Restorations Composite restorations are also knows as tooth colored or white fillings. The resin (plastic) material which is used in these restorations contains small “filler” particles of glass-like material for strength and wear resistance. They contain the finest and most up-to-date materials available today. However, you should be aware of the following information about your new restorations: As with natural teeth, avoid chewing excessively hard foods on the restored teeth (hard candy, ice, raw carrots, etc.) because the resin material can break under extreme forces. Composite restorations harden with the light used during the procedure. There is no waiting time to eat. Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children and adults will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or tongue which can cause serious damage. Although we do everything we can to prevent it, sensitivity to hot and cold may occur for a few weeks following a dental restoration. Sensitivity is usually related to the depth of the cavity, but not always. There are instances where the tooth is having its very first restoration and can become sensitive. If you feel the bite is not correctly balanced, please call as soon as possible for an appointment for a simple adjustment. The gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days together with the anesthetic injection site. Warm salt water rinses may help relieve these symptoms. As with all medical and dental procedures no guarantees have been expressed or implied. The finished restoration may be contoured differently and have a different texture than the original tooth. Your tongue usually magnifies this small difference if this is the first time the tooth has been restored, but you should become accustomed to this difference in a few days.
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