Tooth-Colored Fillings – Edmond, OK
A Lifelike Solution to Tooth Decay
While enamel is the hardest part of your body, it still breaks down over time. The wear from biting, chewing, and other forces can thus lead to cavities and other dental damage. With that said, there’s good news: tooth-colored fillings in Edmond handily solve this oral problem. We at Bluff Creek Dental can quickly place these materials to repair your worn grin. To learn more about them, simply keep reading or book a consultation soon!
Why Choose Bluff Creek Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Durable & Conservative Composite Resin
- Dental Discount Program Available
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
To grasp tooth-colored fillings, you need to know about dental fillings in general. You’ll then see how the former is a superior restorative option.
“Regular” dental fillings are materials that fix worn and decayed teeth. To be more specific, their role is to fill the cavities left by decay and protect each treated tooth from further harm. Dentists place them to make once-weak teeth much sturdier, stronger, and more robust.
Given such points, tooth-colored fillings match your smile’s shade. They’re made of a special composite resin that “blends in” with your adjacent teeth. As a result, they defend their treatment sites even as they hide tooth damage from view.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
On average, getting a tooth-colored filling doesn’t take long. Most patients can receive one through an hour-long dental visit.
The tooth-colored filling process has three main steps. For the first, Dr. Crowley will numb your mouth to ensure his dental work doesn’t cause aches or pains. He and our team will next remove your tooth’s decayed enamel and clean its interior. To wrap up the treatment, we’ll apply the filling itself and harden it with a special UV light.
Our team only makes a few last-minute changes once the filling is placed. At that time, we'll make slight adjustments so the treated tooth looks and feels great. You can then enjoy your repaired and strengthened smile!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Compared to metallic kinds, tooth-colored fillings have more (and varied) benefits. The most notable of these are:
- A Gorgeous Grin – Tooth-colored fillings use composite resin, so they “blend in” with your smile and don’t stand out from nearby teeth. That means your treatment results will look natural and lifelike; most won’t even notice your tooth was damaged.
- Better Oral Health – When teeth are treated with tooth-colored fillings, they’re less likely to get infected. That means a filling could greatly reduce your risk of oral health issues.
- Less Sensitive Teeth – Unlike a metallic one, a tooth-colored filling shields its tooth’s nerves. It thus causes less sensitivity in your mouth.
- Non-Invasive Care – To place tooth-colored fillings, dentists don’t need to remove much enamel. They can perform treatment and still preserve much of your tooth’s natural structure.
- Enduring Effects – Even an average tooth-colored filling can work for around seven years. When the fillings get proper care, they often have even longer lifespans!