Strong and Natural Looking Teeth With Tooth-Colored Fillings

How Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Placed?

In most cases, the placement of a new, tooth-colored filling will only require one appointment of the patient’s time. After numbing the patient’s mouth, we’ll take the time to remove the decayed portions of the tooth while leaving as much healthy structure in place as possible. Then, after a thorough cleansing, the composite resin material will be sculpted into place, shaped, and polished so that it feels smooth against the tongue.

What are the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings?

• Like the name implies, patients won’t have to worry about hiding a new, dark-colored spot in their smile following treatment. In fact, it’s likely that no one will even notice you’ve had a cavity filled at all.
• Composite resin directly bonds with the tooth enamel, allowing for a smaller, more conservative filling that strengthens the natural structure.
• With proper oral hygiene and professional maintenance, tooth-colored fillings should last for a long time.