If you are in need of a dental filling, we typically use tooth colored materials to maintain the natural appearance of your smile.

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WHAT ARE TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS?

Tooth-colored fillings are small cosmetic dentistry restorations done within a tooth. They are made from a resin or ceramic based material. These fillings repair small defects in teeth from decay, fracture or erosion.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A TOOTH-COLORED FILLING?

Tooth colored fillings may be placed in your tooth with minimal reduction of the tooth. They blend in so well that they normally cannot be seen.

HOW IS A TOOTH-COLORED FILLING PLACED?

Normally done in one appointment, most tooth-colored fillings can be placed in your tooth with less tooth removal than metal-based materials (silver-amalgam or gold). Often these restorations can be placed without local anesthetic.

CAN A TOOTH-COLORED FILLING LAST AS LONG AS A METAL FILLING?

Yes. Current ten year studies show similar long lasting results for tooth-colored fillings as traditional metal fillings. Remember, fillings will not restore your tooth to its original strength like a porcelain veneer or a crown. Fillings are placed in a tooth that is not compromised in strength.

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS?

All restorations in our office are designed to mimic the color and function of your teeth. If your tooth can be properly restored using a dental filling, tooth-colored material will always be used.