Tooth Colored Fillings – Bergenfield, NJ
Fix Decayed Teeth with Tooth-Colored Fillings
For decades, dentists have treated cavities with amalgam fillings made from a variety of metals that give the restorations a dark, unattractive color. However, when you come to Washington Dental Associates, we’ll only use tooth-colored fillings (also known as white fillings) to repair the damage and restore the health of your tooth. We can also replace metal fillings with tooth-colored restorations to give your smile a more uniform and seamless look. If you are concerned about tooth decay and want to make sure your smile stays as beautiful as possible, contact our office to set up an appointment.
Why Choose Washington Dental Associates for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Biocompatible, Metal-Free Composite Resin
- Family-Owned & Operated Practice
- Accomplished Team of Dentists & Specialists
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Fillings are restorative treatments designed to eliminate infected dental structure and replace it with a material that restores the strength and function of the tooth. While traditional fillings are made from combinations of metals like silver and mercury, tooth-colored fillings use composite resin designed to look exactly like natural enamel. This resin is made from ultra-fine glass and plastic particles and contains no metal, which may make it safer than traditional filling materials. After receiving a tooth-colored filling, the treated tooth will look like it never had a cavity in the first place.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Receiving a tooth-colored filling usually requires a single appointment that takes about an hour, and the process is rendered painless with an appropriate anesthetic treatment. If the patient needs extra help staying still and calm, they may also receive a sedation treatment. Once the patient is suitably numb, our dentist will remove the decayed structure from the tooth, sanitize the treatment area, and apply layers of composite resin until the lost enamel is restored. After this, our dentist will use a specialized UV light to harden the new restoration, trim away any excess material, and polish the tooth until it shines. The patient should wait to eat or drink hot beverages until the anesthetic wears off, which usually takes about two hours.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Using tooth-colored fillings will not only make your teeth look better and eliminate destructive dental infections, but they also strengthen your pearly whites so they can continue functioning normally. Tooth-colored fillings bond with the natural dental structure, making them more supportive, and they won’t change shape or crack over time like metal fillings can. Plus, since they don’t require the removal of as much enamel, they can be a more conservative and less invasive option than metal fillings.
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