Tooth Colored Fillings
Restore Your Smile With Our Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are worth a big smile. Contact Smile Lab today to learn more about perfectly matched tooth-colored fillings in DFW.
Fillings and Tooth Restoration at Smile Lab in DFW!
The best method to avoid tooth decay and cavities is to practice good at-home oral hygiene and schedule routine teeth cleanings and dental exams twice a year at Smile Lab in DFW. Despite the best preventive precautions, people frequently develop cavities by the time they reach adulthood. Dental fillings are the most effective restorative option for decayed teeth. Fortunately, our staff at Smile Lab only uses biocompatible, tooth-colored, metal-free fillings. Even better, our experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry guarantees a well-integrated, appealing result that complements the surrounding tooth enamel.At Smile Lab, having a tooth-colored filling is a simple and painless procedure. During your full dental checkup, our staff will assess whether a filling is the best treatment option for your tooth. If this is the case, we will choose the best composite resin shade to match the color of your natural teeth. Following application, the resin is precisely molded and fused to your tooth with a special light. The end result is a stunning, flawless restoration that is practically indistinguishable from your natural tooth, allowing you to smile with confidence.
The Differences Between Tooth-Colored Fillings and Metal Fillings
A tooth-colored filling has the same purpose as its silver counterpart: to fill a cavity caused by tooth decay. However, here is where the similarities end. For more than 200 years, silver amalgam served as the predominant material for dental fillings. These fillings were efficient and had a decent lifespan, although silver amalgam alloy contains multiple metals, including trace quantities of mercury. In addition to the inherent health risks of introducing mercury into the body, metal amalgam swells and shrinks in response to heat and cold. This trait can weaken both the tooth and the filling over time, potentially leading to more dental rot. In contrast, a tooth-colored filling is composed of a strong porcelain and resin composite. Composite resin fillings adhere directly to the surface of the tooth, providing strength. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, which can take hours to dry, tooth-colored composite resin fillings harden in minutes. Another significant advantage of tooth-colored fillings is their inconspicuous appearance, which blends smoothly with your actual teeth. Side-by-side tests reveal that tooth-colored composite resin fillings last as long as silver amalgam fillings, but without the health hazards and tooth decay associated with metal fillings.
The Process of Filling Your Tooth With Composite Resin at Smile Lab
Your dental specialist at Smile Lab will choose the optimum composite color to complement your existing teeth. The next step is to find and remove any dental decay. Before beginning, your Smile Lab specialist will numb the afflicted area with a local anesthetic. The dentist pulls the decayed tooth from the cavity when the numbing has taken effect. The site is then thoroughly cleansed and disinfected prior to filling. A bonding solution is given to the tooth’s surface to fill the cavity, which is then covered with layers of composite resin. Each layer is hardened using a specially designed UV lamp. Your Smile Lab professional molds and shapes the composite resin filling to match the natural contour of your tooth. When happy with the results, the professional uses UV light to solidify and polish the last layer of composite resin. The end outcome is a healthy-looking, totally repaired tooth that shows no indications of intervention.
Replacing Old Metal Fillings with Tooth-Colored Composite Resin at Smile Lab in Dallas and DFW
As cosmetic dentistry advances, more people are replacing their old silver amalgam fillings with new tooth-colored composite resin fillings. But should you replace your metal fillings if you don’t have any difficulties with them? This is entirely up to you. Our trained team at Smile Lab can assist you in determining which option is ideal for you. Some individuals choose to change their fillings to prevent the danger of mercury exposure. Others may do so to avoid further tooth decay caused by silver amalgam fillings. We’ll help you analyze your alternatives for filling replacement so you can make an informed decision.