Tooth-Colored Fillings
Whether you have old metal fillings that affect your smile’s appearance or need a dental filling to restore the functionality of your natural tooth, tooth-colored composite fillings from Lake Five Dentistry are your best solution.
With today’s modern dental technology, we can use composite resin to give you a smile you will be proud of while ensuring your oral health remains intact. Your composite fillings will be nearly undetectable, so no one will even know you have them.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Although the most significant benefit to tooth-colored composite fillings may seem to be the seamless appearance they give your smile, the other benefits to your teeth and oral health are equally impressive. You can expect the following from our tooth-colored composite fillings:
Tooth preservation – Instead of removing a portion of your tooth before placing a traditional metal filling, tooth-colored fillings minimize damage by patching the problem area, leaving more of your tooth intact.
Temperature resistance – Today’s tooth-colored composite fillings are much more resistant to hot and cold temperatures than metal fillings, so you will likely experience less tooth sensitivity.
Durability – Your composite filling is more aesthetically pleasing and more durable to the everyday wear and tear associated with biting and chewing. However, if your tooth-colored filling ever needs to be repaired, it’s a simple fix.
Cosmetic application – The composite resin we use for tooth-colored fillings can also fix chips or cracks in your teeth, making it a popular choice for cosmetic smile makeovers.
Composite Fillings Are a Simple, Effective Procedure
If your dental exam reveals the need for a composite filling to prevent further tooth decay, or if you are interested in replacing your existing metal fillings, here’s what you can expect from this straightforward dental procedure:
1. We will use local anesthesia to numb your tooth so you won’t feel any pain or discomfort during your treatment. Patient comfort is central to our dental philosophy, so we will never perform a dental procedure until you are completely comfortable.
2. Next, we will remove any tooth decay and sanitize the area where your tooth-colored filling will be placed.
3. Once your tooth is prepared, we will apply a bonding agent to help the composite resin adhere to your tooth.
4. Now, we will add the tooth-colored composite resin in thin layers. After placing each layer, we use a special light to cure and harden the resin. We meticulously blend and shape each layer, making it nearly impossible to detect while restoring your tooth’s functionality.
5. Before we check your bite and ensure everything feels the way it should, the last step involves polishing your new composite filling; this gives it a smooth and natural finish and keeps it from staining.
That’s it!
Schedule a Consultation Today!
If you would like more information about how tooth-colored composite fillings can restore your natural teeth and improve the aesthetics of your smile, contact our dental office at (262) 628-0555 to schedule an appointment. At Lake Five Dentistry, we want you to love your smile, and composite fillings can help.
