Tooth-Colored Fillings – New Brighton, MN
Beautiful, Lifelike Solutions for Decayed Teeth
Unfortunately, even if you brush and floss daily, there’s still a possibility that you’ll develop tooth decay – in fact, it’s estimated that over 90% of adults end up with a cavity at some point in their lifetime. Luckily, cavity repair is now easier than ever before! Our team at Crescent Dental offers tooth-colored fillings in New Brighton, which look and feel natural. So, if you or a loved one has a cavity that needs to be filled, contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Helal.
Why Choose Crescent Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Advanced Dental Technology for Customized Solutions
- Natural-Looking Appearance Compared to Metal Fillings
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available for Nervous Patients
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
There was once a time when amalgam was used almost exclusively to restore the look, health, and function of a damaged tooth. As you can imagine, they leave much to be desired in terms of aesthetics, which is why tooth-colored fillings have skyrocketed in popularity over the last several decades. Crafted from natural-looking composite resin, tooth-colored fillings blend in seamlessly with your smile, are metal-free, and can last for well over a decade with proper care.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Applying a tooth-colored filling is a relatively straightforward process. The decayed/damaged portion of the tooth needs to be removed and cleaned up before the filling can be placed, and sometimes, the tooth needs to be slightly trimmed to ensure the resin creates a proper seal. But once this has been handled, the composite resin material is applied as needed, shaped, and then hardened under a special curing light.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings offer numerous benefits over their traditional metal counterparts, such as:
- A beautiful, natural-looking appearance that blends in seamlessly with your other teeth.
- The resin creates a tighter seal compared to a metal filling, meaning that the tooth’s nerves are less likely to become agitated by hot or cold temperatures.
- Because resin fillings are bonded to your tooth, we remove less tooth structure than we did in the past with non-bonded metal fillings. Truly an amazing innovation in dentistry!
Whether you’re dealing with a minor toothache or your gums are bleeding when you floss, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our New Brighton dental team. That way, we can conduct a comprehensive oral exam and, if necessary, restore your tooth with a lifelike filling!