Tooth-Colored Fillings – Fort Worth, TX
Restore Strength and Beauty to Your Tooth
Sometimes teeth are injured in ways that leave them vulnerable to destructive dental infections that will only get worse without professional care, and tooth-colored fillings can be an excellent way to restore the strength and appearance of a damaged or decayed tooth. Here’s a quick look at how these treatments work and the benefits they can provide from the friendly team at Care 32 Dental of Fort Worth. If you believe you have a cavity or dental injury, please feel free to request an appointment online.
Why Choose Care 32 Dental of Fort Worth for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dental Team
- A Conservative and Discreet Solution to Tooth Decay
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Dentists have used fillings to address destructive dental infections for centuries, and recent advancements have made these treatments more discreet and effective than ever before. Tooth-colored fillings from Care 32 Dental of Fort Worth are made from composite resin, a putty-like material made from fine plastic and glass particles that contains no metal, and they can be used to rebuild dental structure damaged by decay or injury. Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings can be shaded to match the natural color of your teeth so your smile will look like it never had a cavity to begin with.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Most tooth-colored fillings can be placed in a single appointment that takes about an hour, and the process will always begin with the patient receiving an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort. Some patients may also benefit from sedation treatments to help them stay calm and still during the procedure. When the patient is ready, our dentist will carefully remove the compromised enamel, sanitize the treated area, and apply layers of color-matched composite resin until the lost structure is rebuilt. Then, our team will cure the restoration with a specialized UV light and trim it to eliminate any excess material. We’ll then polish the restored tooth and send you on your way with detailed aftercare instructions.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings offer a range of excellent benefits such as:
- A natural appearance that will make it easy to be proud of your smile.
- Composite resin bonds directly to the enamel, creating a more stable restoration.
- Tooth-colored fillings require less enamel to be removed than traditional fillings.
- No risk of allergic reactions due to metal.
- Decreased risk of dental sensitivity since composite resin bonds readily to natural enamel and does not expand or contract in response to temperature shifts as easily as metal.
- Easy to take care of by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash every day.
- Can last up to seven years with excellent care.