Tooth-Colored Fillings – Novi, MI
Restore Your Tooth’s Strength and Appearance
Cavities are destructive oral infections that will not get better without the help of a qualified dental professional such as Dr. Justin Geller, but traditional dental fillings are conspicuously dark and contain heavy metals like silver, nickel, and mercury. Thankfully, the team at JMG Dentistry can restore compromised teeth using tooth-colored fillings that mimic the appearance and texture of natural enamel, which makes them virtually impossible for casual observers to notice. Here’s a quick look at how tooth-colored fillings are placed and how they may be able to help you, but please contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose JMG Dentistry for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Eliminate Destructive Dental Infections
- Rebuild Lost Dental Structure
- Preserve the Appearance of Your Smile
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings are designed to repair dental structure damaged by decay or injury, which can keep a tooth healthy for many years by restoring its strength and preventing infection. These lifelike restorations are made from composite resin, a putty-like material made from ultra-fine glass and plastic particles that mimics the appearance of natural enamel when hardened. Since composite resin contains no metal, tooth-colored fillings may be safer than traditional restorations.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Placing a tooth-colored filling usually takes a single appointment that lasts about an hour. This process will always begin with Dr. Geller administering an appropriate anesthetic to ensure the patient’s comfort, and we also offer nitrous oxide sedation for those who need a little more help remaining still and calm. When the patient is ready, our dentist will remove the compromised dental structure, sanitize the treated area, and apply color-matched composite resin in layers until the lost enamel is rebuilt. Then, he will harden the restoration using a specialized light and trim it to make sure it fits properly and looks great. He’ll then polish the tooth and provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure your comfort.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings offer a range of important benefits like:
- Being indistinguishable from natural dental structure.
- Composite resin contains no metal, which reduces the likelihood of the tooth becoming discolored.
- Composite resin readily bonds with natural enamel, creating a stabler restoration.
- Less enamel must be removed to place tooth-colored fillings than traditional ones.
- Eliminating the risk of allergic reactions due to metal.
- Reducing dental sensitivity.
- Preventing dental damage due to metal restorations expanding and contracting in response to changes in temperature.
- Lasting up to seven years, which is about as long as traditional dental fillings.
- Being easy to maintain with proper oral hygiene.