Tooth-Colored Fillings - An Aesthetically Pleasing Option to Repair Cavities
Tooth-colored fillings, also known as white fillings, are made from a composite resin material that matches the color and appearance of your natural tooth enamel. In their earlier versions, tooth-colored fillings were only suitable for repairing small to mid-sized cavities in the front teeth. The composite material has come a long way, with today's restorations able to withstand the chewing pressure of even the molars, making them perfect for repairing any decayed teeth.
Unlike silver (amalgam) or gold fillings that stand out when you smile, our tooth-colored material blends in seamlessly with your smile, leaving you with a natural appearance. They offer an excellent solution for repairing teeth that show when you smile. Aside from repairing cavities, composite fillings can restore teeth with chips or other minor tooth damage.
What Are the Advantages of Repairing Cavities with Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Here's a look at some of the advantages of tooth-colored fillings:
- Tooth-colored fillings match the color of your existing teeth, leaving you with practically unnoticeable results.
- Repairing a cavity with a tooth-colored filling is a quick and virtually painless procedure with the help of local anesthetics.
- Composites require the removal of less healthy tooth structure than other types of restorations, making them a more conservative option.
- Your dental filling will bond to your natural tooth structure, fortifying its strength and creating a tight seal, preventing new decay from forming underneath.
- Tooth-colored fillings are versatile restorations that address several concerns, including tooth decay, cavities, chips, or minor tooth cracks.
- Composite resin fillings do not expand or contract like silver amalgam fillings, lowering the risk of damage to your natural tooth structure.
- White fillings are mercury and metal-free, lowering the risk of metal allergies or adverse reactions to the filling material.
- Tooth-colored fillings can last many years with proper care, providing a durable tooth restoration solution.
Tooth-Colored Fillings Near
Me in Holland, MI
Contact Shoreline Smiles to learn more about restoring your smile with a tooth-colored filling. Our virtually invisible restorations will restore the strength and function of your teeth with seamless results.
Dr. Krampe and his team welcome families in Holland, MI, and the surrounding communities to experience the Shoreline Smiles difference. Contact our office at 616-392-4198 to schedule an appointment or request one online today!