Composite resins are tooth-colored fillings made of a plastic mixture filled with glass or silicon dioxide. They’re used in place of traditional silver fillings for a more natural look. When applying a composite resin filling, your dentist will prepare the decayed tooth as he normally would. Then he’ll insert the composite and use a special light to harden the material. Lastly, he’ll shape the composite to properly fit the tooth and polish it to prevent staining and early wear. You might experience tooth sensitivity for a short time after having the composite placed. If you drink a lot of coffee or tea the color of the composite can change slightly. If you wish, your dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the color from changing. Composite fillings last seven to ten years.
The Michigan Dental Association and the district dental societies of Detroit, Macomb and Oakland County, have joined forces with the Detroit Red Wings to promote oral health.
For five designated games, the Detroit Red Wings will donate $5 for every ticket purchased to support Give Kids A Smile Day events at the University of Detroit Mercy. Give Kids a Smile Day provides oral health care and education to large numbers of low income and disadvantage children. It also serves to inform policy makers of the ongoing challenges that low-income and disabled children face in accessing dental care.
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Michigan dentists participate in a variety of state and community programs that offer low-cost or free dental services to individuals in need. These programs offer help to seniors, low-income individuals, patients on Medicaid, disabled, handicapped or institutionalized individuals, children, and others. Read More
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