Tooth-Colored Fillings – Mount Pleasant, SC
Your Invisible Cavity Solution
In the past, people could tell when you had a cavity filled—the silvery blob on your tooth was a dead giveaway. But these amalgam fillings are a thing of the past. Advancements in materials and techniques enable our dental office to provide a better solution for restoring your teeth after cavities. Now, you and Dr. Jeffrey Johnson can be the only ones who know that you had any sign of tooth decay at all. With tooth-colored fillings in our Mount Pleasant, SC dental office, you can restore your tooth’s health and have a smile you are proud to show off! Call us today.
Why Choose Smile Carolina Dental Group for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Flexible Financing Available
- Dental Sedation Available to Calm Nervous Patients
- Relaxing Dental Office with Advanced Technology
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Made Of?
Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, which consist of a combination of mercury, silver, tin, and copper, tooth-colored fillings are made from a restorative dentistry matieral that contains no metal. The composite resin material uses plastic and fine ceramic particles, making this type much more biocompatible. Although not as durable as their amalgam counterpart, tooth-colored fillings bond well to your natural teeth, helping them stay in place much better.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings Over Amalgam Fillings?
Although traditional amalgam fillings have their own advantages, they are outweighed by the benefits of tooth-colored fillings. These benefits include the following:
- They look natural. Tooth-colored fillings are shaded to match your teeth, creating a seamless result.
- They shield your teeth from hot and cold. Some patients complained of sensitivity to temperatures through their metal fillings. Composite resin provides an adequate barrier for your teeth.
- They support tooth structure and are secure. Amalgam fillings do not bond well to teeth, but composite resin does and therefore, can fully restore the tooth’s strength and function.
- They let you keep more of your natural tooth. To ensure amalgam fillings stayed in place, more of the tooth structure had to be removed. Conversely, the composite resin is flexible, allowing you to preserve more of your natural tooth.
How Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Placed?
Addressing a cavity with tooth-colored fillings goes like this:
- Johnson administers a local anesthetic to numb the area.
- Then, he cleans out the decayed portions of your tooth.
- He then applies the putty-like composite resin to your tooth, molds it into the desired shape, and makes it smooth.
- A light is used to harden the filling.
- He then fine-tunes the shape of the resin, ensuring that your bite feels comfortable and looks great.
Do Tooth-Colored Fillings Require Special Care?
To care for your tooth-colored fillings, you just need to maintain the same normal healthy oral habits that you need to have for your natural teeth:
- Brushing at least twice a day.
- Flossing at least once a day.
- Visiting the dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning.
If you do these things, your composite resin fillings will likely last for many years. Plus, with these habits, you can help prevent the need for future fillings!
Dr. Johnson and our team are dedicated to helping your smile stay happy and healthy for many years to come. Schedule an appointment with us today to experience the difference that expert, compassionate care can make.
