Do you have white, or composite, fillings? If so, are you taking proper care of them? Without proper care, you could lose those fillings. Caring for them means making sure you brush twice a day, plus flossing.
You also need to make sure you are eating the right foods to keep your teeth healthy. However, do you need to worry about eating foods that stain when you have composite fillings? Or is just eating healthy enough?
Making Sure You Properly Care for Composite Fillings
Part of caring for your composite fillings is making sure to eat a healthy diet. While it does take a long time for a composite filling to stain, it isn’t impossible. They can pick up stains over time if you keep exposing them to staining agents. Typically, composite fillings will darken slightly over time, but it isn’t always noticeable.
Aside from a solid oral hygiene routine, you also need to make sure you are going in to see your dentist every six months like clockwork. When you see your dentist, he or she will double check and make sure your filling is in good working order. Plus, they will often buff it to make sure that it still matches the surrounding teeth and isn’t taking on any stains. If you miss this step, you may end up with a darker filling than you were expecting, which may make it stand out more.
To find out what else you need to do to care for your composite fillings, ask your dentist at your next appointment. It is their job to help you realize how to best care for your teeth, including how to properly care for your fillings. Ask them any questions you may have, and make sure to follow their advice. They are the experts! If you have any questions, or if you would like to learn more, please contact us today.