Tooth-Colored Fillings – Waverly, OH
Repairing Weak Spots in Your Teeth
Whether you’re careful or careless, even the strongest teeth can decay over time. One false move and a tooth’s surface could easily start to wear down. That said, a decayed smile isn’t something you have to endure. You can solve this dental dilemma with tooth-colored fillings in Waverly! Such materials will repair your smile’s weakened teeth. If you’d like to learn more, simply keep reading or book a consultation visit soon.
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Dental fillings are substances that fix damaged teeth. To be specific, dentists often use them to “fill” the holes left by cavities. Doing so protects treated areas from plaque and harmful bacteria. In this way, a filling will make a tooth stronger and healthier.
Tooth-colored fillings (per their name) match your smile’s enamel. They’re made of a composite resin that blends seamlessly with adjacent teeth. This resin is also non-metallic and quickly bonds, meaning it rarely causes allergies and preserves your tooth structure. That means your peers (except for your dentist) won’t even notice the filling as it hides your former cavity.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
It doesn’t take much to get a tooth-colored filling. All in all, the process is painless and moves quickly. You can enjoy its results after just one dental visit.
Overall, a filling treatment always follows some core steps. The first is that the dentist will numb your mouth beforehand. That way, it won’t hurt as the dental team preps and fills your tooth. Step two is for the dental team to remove your tooth’s decayed enamel and clean its interior. The treatment then largely concludes with the application of the actual filling.
Once the filling is placed, it’s just a matter of tidying up. Our office will make a few last-minute changes so your tooth looks (and feels) good. You can then go out and enjoy your tooth’s newfound strength.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Unlike metal kinds, tooth-colored fillings have many unique upsides. These include:
- Beautiful Looks – Since they use a composite resin, tooth-colored fillings blend well with your smile. They look so natural that friends and family won’t notice you have them.
- No Tooth Sensitivity – When you get a tooth-colored filling, it’ll shield your tooth’s nerves. That means it won’t make your pearly white sensitive.
- Easy Placement – Dentists remove very little enamel to place tooth-colored fillings. To that extent, the treatment leaves a tooth’s natural structure intact.
- Improved Oral Health – With its filling in place, your tooth is much less likely to get infected. You’ll thus have a reduced risk of long-term oral health issues.
- Long-Lasting Results – If given the proper care, tooth-colored fillings can last seven or more years. All you need to do is clean them like natural teeth. In particular, just brush twice daily, floss once daily, and see your dentist often.