Tooth-Colored Fillings – Oak Point, TX
Repairing Your Worn & Damaged Teeth
While it may feel embarrassing at first, having decayed and damaged teeth is pretty common. More than a quarter of all U.S. adults have untreated cavities of some kind. That said, don’t let this fact become an excuse for poor oral health; you can always get tooth-colored fillings here in Oak Point! With these materials, Drs. Pankti and Jainisha will quickly repair your smile. Learn more about them (and how they work) by reading below or book a visit today!
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Dental fillings are sets of substances that fix damaged and decayed teeth. Made of varying materials, they “fill” the holes left by cavities to protect their treatment sites from further harm. The result is that a filling makes a treated tooth stronger, sturdier, and healthier.
Given the facts above, tooth-colored fillings match your smile’s shade. Each relies on a unique, composite reason to “blend in” with adjacent teeth and defend the treatment site. For that reason, these fillings both enhance a tooth’s health and improve its looks. They’ll leave your smile prettier and more robust than before!
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
It’s often a quick and simple matter to get a tooth-colored filling. In most cases, a dentist can place one in a single dental visit that only takes an hour or so.
Our team performs several key steps for any tooth-colored filling treatment. For the first one, we numb your mouth so your procedure won’t cause pain or aches. We then remove your tooth’s decayed enamel and clean its emptied interior. Lastly, we’ll wrap up the bulk of care by applying the actual filling.
After the filling is placed, we only need to make a few minor changes. These last-minute adjustments ensure your treated tooth both looks and feels good. That way, you can go out and enjoy your repaired smile with no worries!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings have great advantages over metal amalgam ones. In fact, they offer benefits like:
- A Healthier Mouth – A tooth with a well-placed filling is much less likely to suffer an infection. To that extent, treatment would greatly reduce your risk of long-term oral issues.
- Gorgeous Results – Tooth-colored fillings use a composite resin that blends with your smile. Therefore, they look so natural and lifelike that your peers won’t even notice you have them.
- Low Sensitivity – A tooth-colored filling has material that shields your tooth’s nerve, so it won’t cause sensitivity like other types can.
- Simpler Treatment – Dentists remove less enamel to place tooth-colored fillings, meaning these kinds preserve more of your tooth structure. They also directly bond to the treatment site for a stabler attachment.
- Long-Lasting Effects – Tooth-colored fillings can last 7+ years when given the proper care. By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you can ensure they reach their whole potential lifespan.
