Dentists have used fillings to repair damaged teeth for centuries, and traditional restorations are typically made from amalgam, which is a mixture of several metals such as gold, silver, aluminum, and mercury that can be quite conspicuous in your smile. However, modern fillings are often made from tooth-colored composite resin that allow them to blend in with the patient’s natural enamel. Here’s a brief guide to how the team at Advanced Smile Design can address tooth decay and dental damage with beautiful tooth-colored fillings.
Tooth-colored fillings are dental restorations made from composite resin that mimics the appearance of the patient’s natural dental structure, and they can be used to repair teeth that have been compromised by injury or decay so they can stay healthy and last for many years. Composite resin is a putty-like blend of ultra-fine glass and plastic particles that contains no metal, which can make it an especially great restoration material for those with metal allergies. This substance can be shaded to match the color of any patient’s natural enamel and shaped to blend in with the natural curves of their tooth, which can make it look like they never had any dental damage to begin with.
Placing a tooth-colored filling typically takes only a single appointment that lasts about an hour, but treatment times vary from patient to patient. The process begins with our dentist administering a local anesthetic to ensure that you feel no pain, and you may receive sedation if necessary. Then, our team will carefully remove the decayed portions of your enamel, sanitize the tooth, and apply multiple layers of composite resin until the lost dental structure is restored. We’ll then sculpt the new restoration to match the shape of your teeth and harden it with an ultraviolet light. Finally, we’ll trim away any excess resin and polish your restoration until it shines.
Tooth-colored fillings provide a number of impressive benefits such as:
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