What Are Tooth Colored Fillings?
- posted: Apr. 03, 2018
Tooth-colored fillings provide a natural-looking and well-performing restoration of decayed or damaged teeth. Gone are the days when the
only option was a dark and unattractive amalgam filling. Today's realistic composite resin is your Ellijay, GA, dentist's material of choice for repair of tooth decay. At East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our team of outstanding professionals deliver the best in dental fillings to optimize your appearance and oral function.
What is composite resin?
It's a tooth-colored material composed of glass particles and acrylic. Combined in one innovative material, the glass and acrylic mimic the appearance and strength of natural tooth enamel. Plus, because it's bonded to the tooth, the resin seamlessly restores it and requires far less enamel reduction than amalgam.
Placing a tooth-colored filling
When you come to East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, your dentist will visually inspect your tooth and X-ray it as necessary. Then, they'll numb the tooth with locally-injected anesthetic and remove the decayed areas. Then, the filling process begins.
After drying the tooth thoroughly, your Ellijay, GA, dentist applies the composite resin in layers. This meticulous process ensures filling of all voids on the tooth surface, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The AACD also states that because each layer is hardened separately, the bond is exceptionally strong and eliminates the need for deep undercuts which can weaken the tooth.
Finally, your Ellijay, GA, dentist sculpts the chewing surface to ensure proper bite with the opposite arch of teeth. Your fully restored tooth is ready to be used right away, and the white filling should last for many years. Just brush twice a day with a soft brush and floss around your tooth daily. As usual, come to East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry every six months for your routine oral exam and hygienic cleaning.
Come see us
If you suspect you have a cavity or are concerned about the health of any tooth, call your Ellijay, GA, dentist for an appointment. Call East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at (706) 635-2218.
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