Tooth-Colored Fillings – West Palm Beach, FL
Conservatively & Seamlessly Restore Your Smile
Tooth-colored fillings are designed to match the color and texture of your natural teeth, and they are lifelike enough to be indistinguishable from the rest of your smile. Dental fillings from Palm Beach Dental Excellence are highly aesthetic, very durable, and often require less removal of enamel than traditional metal fillings, which can help preserve more of your own dental structure. Contact us if you would like to discuss your candidacy for tooth-colored fillings in West Palm Beach.
Why Choose Palm Beach Dental Excellence for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- High-Quality, Mercury-Free Filling Materials
- Highly Experienced & Passionate Dentist
- Your Comfort is Our Priority
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings are dental restorations made from beautifully lifelike composite resin, and they serve to repair teeth that have been damaged by decay or injury so they can stay healthy and function normally. Composite resin is a putty-like suspension of ultra-fine plastic and glass particles, and it contains no metal at all, which might make tooth-colored fillings safer than traditional metal restorations. Composite resin can be shaded to match the color of your natural smile, so the treated tooth will look as good as new after treatment.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Some patients are interested in removing a traditional amalgam filling so it can be replaced with a tooth-colored restoration, and we’ll be happy to discuss how this can be included in your treatment during your consultation. Tooth-colored fillings typically only take a single hour-long appointment to place, and the procedure begins with Dr. Asinmaz administering a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort. You may also receive dental sedation if you need extra help staying calm and still. Then, our dentist will carefully remove decayed dental structure, sanitize the treated area, and apply layers of tooth-colored composite resin until the lost enamel has been replaced. He will then treat the restoration with a special UV light to harden it before trimming it to remove any excess material. After he polishes the tooth at the end of the treatment, you’ll be ready to show off your newly restored smile.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings boast a range of impressive benefits like:
- Natural appearance
- Not causing gray dental stains
- Directly bonding with the tooth for a more secure attachment
- Requiring the removal of less enamel than amalgam fillings
- Ideal for patients with allergies or sensitivities to metal
- Not expanding or contracting due to temperature changes, which can reduce dental sensitivity and keep the tooth healthier in the long run
- Durability similar to that of traditional amalgam fillings
- Lasting for seven years or more with proper hygiene and maintenance