Tooth-Colored Fillings
Say Goodbye to Cavities Without Sacrificing Your Smile
Dealing with a cavity shouldn’t mean compromising the aesthetics of your smile with traditional silver fillings. At Ferro Family Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer a superior alternative that seamlessly blends with your natural tooth enamel – tooth-colored fillings. Crafted from a natural-looking composite resin, our tooth-colored fillings ensure both functionality and beauty for your smile.
Why Choose Ferro Family Cosmetic Dentistry for Tooth Colored Fillings?
- Metal and Mercury-Free: Our fillings are free from metal and mercury, ensuring a safer and healthier option for your dental needs.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, our tooth-colored fillings provide a natural appearance, enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.
- Efficiency: With our streamlined process, tooth-colored fillings can typically be placed in just one quick appointment, saving you time and hassle.
Understanding Tooth Colored Fillings
A tooth-colored filling utilizes a smooth glass and plastic composite resin to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. Unlike traditional silver fillings, this resin bonds directly with the tooth enamel, offering both structural integrity and a natural appearance. During the procedure, your dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic, remove any decay, apply a bonding solution, and fill the cavity with composite resin. The resin is then shaped to ensure proper function and appearance before being cured with a special UV light, drying in minutes.
Comparing Tooth Colored Fillings & Traditional Silver Fillings
The primary advantage of tooth-colored fillings lies in their appearance, seamlessly blending with your natural teeth. Additionally, composite resin fillings offer a safer alternative, free from the potential risks associated with mercury exposure. Unlike silver fillings, which may take hours to fully dry, tooth-colored fillings dry quickly, allowing you to resume normal activities immediately.
Research indicates that tooth-colored fillings are as durable as their silver counterparts, with the added benefit of easier detection of any potential issues such as breakage or decay.