Dental fillings provide an effective solution to repairing teeth damaged by cavities. They not only restore the tooth’s strength and function, but also help prevent further decay.
Keep your smile bright and healthy with our top-of-the line dental fillings. Our advanced filling materials help to restore teeth weakened by decay, providing superior protection against future damage and tooth loss.
With dental fillings, you can expect superior performance and lasting protection against further damage. We use only the finest materials that are expertly molded to ensure an aesthetically pleasing outcome and optimal comfort.
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
The cosmetic advantages of tooth-colored fillings (also known as “white” fillings or “composite” fillings) are not their only benefit. Unlike traditional metal fillings, tooth-colored fillings typically require less tooth removal while reinforcing and strengthening the structure of your teeth.
Tooth-colored fillings help to avert more serious dental issues and can often prevent the need for a crown or root canal. When a traditional metal filling becomes loose, the space created between the metal filling and the natural tooth can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria where severe problems can develop. Tooth-colored fillings are more bonded to the tooth, reducing this possibility. Metal fillings are also subject to expanding and contracting slightly with the temperature. Over time, this expansion and contraction can cause the tooth to crack or break
Tooth-Colored Fillings Procedure
Once our dentists have identified the cavity and removed the tooth decay, a composite resin or porcelain material is bonded to the tooth. Compared to the techniques used for traditional metal fillings, the procedure for tooth-colored fillings actually conserves more of the natural tooth. The result is a tooth that is stronger and more structurally sound than before. Plus, since the filling material is designed to blend into the color of the tooth itself, the outcome looks very natural.
Contact Preferred Family Dental
To learn more about how tooth-colored fillings can help you achieve a healthier smile, contact Preferred Family Dental today. Our dentists will be happy to answer your questions or meet with you for an oral examination to determine your needs.