Tooth-Colored Fillings Rocky Hill
A Lifelike Solution for Cavities
Even though tooth decay is preventable, almost 90% of all adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have suffered from it at some point. If you have a cavity but don’t want to get a noticeable metal filling, don’t worry; Dr. Karpman can restore your tooth with a natural-looking filling that blends in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Call us today if you think you could benefit from a tooth-colored filling.
Why Choose Dental Essentials of Rocky Hill for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Lifelike, Long-Lasting Composite Resin
- Team That Only Recommends What Your Smile Needs
- State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
A filling is a type of restoration used to repair a cavity in a tooth. Traditionally, fillings are made out of metal, but nowadays both patients and dentists tend to favor tooth-colored fillings as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative. This type of filling is made out of composite resin, which is a biocompatible substance that closely matches the appearance of natural tooth enamel. When properly shaded, a tooth-colored filling can blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
For the sake of your comfort, we’ll begin the process by numbing the area around your tooth with a local anesthetic. Then we will remove the part of the tooth that has suffered from decay. After that, a weak acid will be applied to the tooth; this is done to open the pores of the enamel, which will make it easier for the restoration to bond itself in place.
Our team will rinse and dry your tooth, then apply the composite resin. The material will be very carefully sculpted to ensure that it’s the correct shape and size for the tooth. A special light will be used to harden the filling in place. We may need to make some slight adjustments to ensure that your new restoration does not interfere with your bite.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings have several benefits that make them a worthwhile option for patients with decayed teeth:
- The filling will blend in with the rest of the tooth so well that the average person won’t even realize it’s there. As such, there won’t be any need to worry about your restoration attracting the wrong sort of attention.
- Unlike amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings don’t contain any metal that can potentially cause an allergic reaction.
- A tooth-colored filling doesn’t require as much undercutting as amalgam fillings since composite resin can bond directly with the enamel.
- With the right kind of care, tooth-colored fillings can last for a long time. In fact, some patients are able to keep the same filling for around 10 years or more.
- Tooth-colored fillings are a relatively affordable treatment, especially if they’re covered by your dental insurance plan.