Tooth-Colored Fillings
Before tooth-colored fillings became popular in dental practices across the country, having a cavity that needed to be filled meant revealing your secret every time you smile. Now, with tooth-colored fillings, your cavities stay between you and us. If you have a cavity that needs to be filled, or if you want to replace old metal fillings, our dentists would be happy to help with personal service and affordable, eco-friendly tooth-colored filling options.
Disadvantages of Metal Fillings
Metal fillings are a very obvious dental restoration. Many of our patients are self-conscious about having “metal mouth,” and this is often one of the first items that are addressed when we design smile makeovers. There is also some controversy about the safety and effectiveness of metal fillings. Some dentists believe they lead to more harm in the long run since they are not bonded to the tooth and can cause cracks in enamel after expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. Many of our patients are self-conscious about having “metal mouth,” and this is one of the first items that are addressed when we design smile makeovers.
Why Tooth-Colored Fillings are Best
Our dentists prefer tooth-colored fillings for a variety of reasons. Thanks to advanced technology, tooth-colored fillings made of composite materials can be used to fill small to medium-sized cavities and are customized to your exact specifications. Tooth-colored fillings are also color-matched to your tooth shade, so they blend in wonderfully with natural enamel.
From a practical standpoint, tooth-colored fillings are great for adding strength to a tooth. The bonding process allows the composite material to form a tight union with enamel, thereby improving a tooth’s durability and integrity. tooth-colored fillings are also unaffected by temperature changes, so there is no danger of fracture. And finally, we prefer tooth-colored fillings because they are more conservative; they require less removal of enamel than metal fillings.
Dental Bonding: We Have A Simple Remedy For Chipped Teeth
Our dentists have a simple remedy for tooth chips, small cracks, uneven spacing, and other cosmetic problems. Cosmetic Dental Bonding is the perfect solution for minor enamel issues that have been holding your smile back. They can complete several tooth bondings in just one visit to help you achieve a more attractive, balanced smile.
The Simplicity of Dental Bonding
A cosmetic dental bonding treatment is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry choices. Most patients will not even need any anesthesia. Our patients love dental bonding because it allows them to achieve noticeable enamel improvements with minimal cost or preparation. To be considered for cosmetic bonding, you should be in good health and have strong teeth that are free of major decay, infection, or structural damage. Patients love dental bonding because it allows them to achieve noticeable enamel improvements with minimal cost or preparation.
The Quick Bonding Process
Dental bonding is performed in our comfortable dental chairs. We use a safe material called composite resin, a high-quality, putty-like substance that is applied to your enamel and sculpted to a perfect shape. In most cases, there is no need to remove any existing enamel.
Our dentists will select a resin shade that matches your tooth color. Then, the composite resin is gently applied to each tooth and expertly shaped to create a symmetrical tooth appearance. Once the desired shape is achieved, the resin is hardened with a special curing lamp and polish a natural luster. If you take care of your bonded teeth and return to our office for regular dental checkups, your dental bonding can last many years.