What to expect after a composite restoration

The restorative treatment you have had completed today has been carried out using adhesive dental material technology.

 

Restorations done this way are virtually fully set and hard by the time you leave our office.  The means that, unlike silver amalgam fillings which take several hours to become hard enough to chew with, you may eat as soon as you like.

 

Please be careful if you are numb though!

 

Very few fillings done this way exhibit sensitivity to heat, cold, or chewing.  However, these side effects are always a possibility and not alarm you as long as they settle down within a short time.

 

Please let us know if you have any problems which persist, or which are very severe.

 

Don't hesitate to let us know if you are concerned about any effects of your treatment.