Dentistry has changed a lot over the past decade, and one example is with how we restore teeth from decay. For years, silver, or amalgam fillings were the preferred method for restoring teeth back to good health. Unfortunately, the metal substance not only mars a beautiful smile — it can also hide cracks or damage later on. These days, your Waco cosmetic dentist can restore your teeth with the more attractive, effective substance known as composite resin. Keep reading to learn more about improving your oral health with tooth colored fillings!
Composite Resin Restores Teeth Beautifully
In addition to restoring a smile from decay or damage, tooth-colored fillings can also repair cosmetic issues affecting the front teeth. The following issues can be corrected with natural-looking composite resin:
- Chips
- Cracks
- Small fractures
- Slight gaps
Many patients also desire to have their old, silver fillings replaced with composite resin instead. Dr. Winarick performs filling replacement for patients who are concerned about the appearance of their metal restorations, or who wish to avoid future issues or the potential for mercury exposure.
The Procedure for Tooth Colored Fillings
When you come in for your tooth colored filling, you probably won’t notice much difference from these and the traditional kind. The procedure is similar to that of amalgam fillings, and is completed in just one visit to the Dental Station.
- First, Dr. Winarick will remove all decay or damage from your affected tooth. Composite resin fillings require less removal of structure, so more of your tooth stays intact.
- Then, the tooth is completely dried to aid in the secure bond between the dental enamel and composite resin.
- The composite resin is applied to the tooth.
- Dr. Winarick sculpts the material to make sure it blends perfectly with the rest of your smile.
- The composite resin is hardened with a special UV light, and the process is complete!
The benefits of this simple procedure are many, the most apparent being the fact that composite resin matches the rest of your teeth flawlessly. Additionally, white fillings keep more of your natural tooth structure intact, and make potential problems (like breakage or a leak) easier to spot later on.
Contact the Dental Station Today!
If you’re interested in receiving a tooth-colored filling, or if you’d like to learn more about filling replacement, please don’t wait to get in touch with us here at the Dental Station. We’ll schedule an appointment to get you smiling beautifully again in no time! Request your appointment today.