Tooth-Colored Fillings – West Lake Hills, TX
Using Metal-Free Material to Restore Teeth
As much as you may wish otherwise, you can't keep your teeth perfectly safe on your own. There's always a chance that a tooth will decay, chip, crack, or fracture despite your efforts. That said, you needn’t panic over this potential damage; our office can treat it with tooth-colored fillings in West Lake Hills! These non-metallic, mercury-free substances safely repair your pearly whites, all while matching your smile’s shade. Learn more about them by reading below or by booking a consultation.
Why Choose Westlake Hills Dental Arts for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Designed to Blend in With Teeth
- Natural-Looking Enamel for Fillings
- Easy to Place in a Single Visit
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
It’s best to review fillings in general before exploring the tooth-colored kinds. That way, you’ll have a better grasp of how treatment works.
Dental fillings are materials that fix worn and damaged teeth. Often made of mercury (amalgam), they “fill in” harmful cavities, decay, and other tooth damage to repair your smile. A filling can thus make an otherwise weak tooth stable, strong, and sturdy.
Given the points above, tooth-colored fillings are those that match your smile’s color. They consist of a special, mercury-free resin that blends seamlessly with a patient’s tooth enamel. Thanks to this design, tooth-colored fillings can protect teeth from harm and enhance their appearance.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Tooth-colored fillings don’t take long to get, all things considered. You can often receive the full treatment in a single, one-hour dental visit.
You should expect three key steps from the filling work. First, the dental team will numb your mouth (with an anesthetic) to prevent pain during treatment. They’ll next remove your tooth’s decayed enamel before giving its interior space a thorough cleaning. After that’s been done, Dr. Long will apply the actual filling and use a unique UV light to harden it in place.
Our team only makes a few adjustments after the placement. Through those measures, we help your treatment look and feel as good as possible. Such last-minute changes let you enjoy your repaired tooth for quite a while!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
By opting for a tooth-colored filling, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Reduced Sensitivity – Amalgam fillings can expand over time, causing internal fractures in the tooth. Meanwhile, tooth-colored fillings have no such issue and thus offer reduced sensitivity.
- Non-Invasive Care – Compared to metallic kinds, tooth-colored fillings remove less healthy tooth structure. That means they’re less invasive and preserve more of your natural smile.
- A Stronger Smile – Tooth-colored fillings reinforce your tooth’s strength more than amalgam ones. Therefore, they greatly reduce your risk of tooth infections.
- Beautiful Looks – Because they blend with your smile, tooth-colored fillings look beautiful and don’t draw unwanted attention.
- Enduring Effects – With lifespans averaging seven years or more, tooth-colored fillings can work for quite a while.