Tooth-Colored Fillings – Mansfield, TX
A Lifelike Solution to Mend Your Teeth
Historically, dental repairs like fillings and restorations were made from amalgam. Although incredibly durable and long-lasting, the unsightly dark metals used to repair teeth could make them look gray or glint displeasingly in sunlight. It could also damage them over time due to ongoing fluctuations in temperature from eating or drinking hot and cold foods.
Fortunately, Dr. Rudd is experienced with the most recent dental technologies and techniques and can provide a lifelike solution to mend your teeth with tooth-colored fillings. Continue reading to learn more about this aesthetically pleasing solution, and feel free to call our office with any questions.
Why Choose Broad Park Family Dentistry for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Active Member of the American Dental Association
- Advanced Technology to Enhance Patient Comfort
- Insurance Accepted and Flexible Financing Available
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
When you develop a cavity, it’s important to clean and fill it to prevent spreading decay or infection. These repairs preserve your tooth’s functionality so that you can continue to make the most of it for years to come.
However, instead of using metal amalgam solutions, our team utilizes a putty-like composite resin material made of ultra-fine plastic and glass particles. This can be applied to your tooth in layers until it’s even with your enamel. There’s no metal involved, and the material can be color-matched to match your natural teeth for seamless results.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
It can vary based on your unique circumstances, but this procedure can often be completed from start to finish in a single, hour-long appointment. Typically, the steps involved include:
- Numbing the affected tooth with a local anesthetic so that you feel comfortable throughout your appointment.
- Removing decayed sections of enamel with special dental instruments.
- Sanitizing the area to ensure no bacteria are left behind.
- Applying color-matched resin in layers until the enamel is restored.
- Hardening it in place with an ultraviolet curing light, which bonds it directly to your enamel in seconds.
- Sculpting and reshaping the hardened material to perfection.
- Polishing the final result so that it blends in with your natural grin.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
There are many benefits to getting a tooth-colored filling, such as:
- Preserve dental structure. Metal fillings don’t bond with enamel and require that notches be carved in your tooth to remain put. In time, this can compromise the structure. Resin fillings bond with your enamel to prevent this.
- Long-lasting. Composite resin restorations can last anywhere from 5 to 10+ years or longer if you are committed to your dental hygiene routine.
- Non-allergic. Many people have allergies or sensitivities to certain metals, making this composite resin a safer option.
- Less sensitivity. Metal conducts temperature changes, which can cause tooth sensitivity or discomfort when used as a filling. Composite resin won’t cause the same problems.
- Boost confidence. You’re sure to feel better about yourself when you know that no one can tell that you ever had a cavity to begin with!
