Tooth-Colored Fillings – Newburyport, MA
Restore Your Teeth with Seamless Style
If you’ve got one or more cavities, Dental Partners of Newburyport can provide discreet composite fillings. These provide the perfect solution for treating dental decay, offering superior aesthetics. Our team is passionate about ensuring that our patients can restore their smiles without compromising their appearance. That’s why we only use high-quality materials that keep your smile pristine and protected.
Why Choose Dental Partners of Newburyport for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- High-Quality Dental Materials
- Many Dental Insurance Plans Can Offer Coverage
- Experienced And Passionate Dentists
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
While amalgam fillings are traditionally made from metal alloys, tooth-colored fillings are crafted from resin that’s applied directly to the tooth, shaped, and cured. They have several advantages over amalgam:
- Improved Aesthetics: Tooth-colored fillings are carefully shade-matched to your existing enamel so they don’t stand out.
- Easy Application: Composite resin is far easier to work with than amalgam, reducing treatment time.
- Stronger Teeth: Dentists usually need to remove more tooth structure to accommodate amalgam fillings. Tooth-colored fillings are less invasive helping your teeth stay strong.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Tooth-colored fillings usually require less than an hour from sitting in the chair to the final result. That means your treatment will only take one visit!
First, your tooth will be numbed with a local anesthetic to ensure you feel nothing during the procedure. Next, your dentist will use their instruments to clear away the decay in your tooth and create a small indention for the resin to cling to. The tooth is then washed with an anti-bacterial solution to kill germs and keep the area clean. Finally, the dental resin that has been matched to your tooth color is applied to the hole and then cured with an ultraviolet light. Then, your dentist will remove any rough edges or extra resin and use special tools to smooth the surface of the tooth. This last step is important to blend the restoration into your natural enamel.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Choosing tooth-colored fillings from Dental Partners of Newburyport offers numerous benefits, including:
- Natural Aesthetics: Tooth-colored fillings are nearly invisible after they cure, so you can spend less time worrying about your teeth and more time smiling.
- Easy to Care For: Composite fillings require little in the way of maintenance aside from your regular dental routine.
- Long-Lasting: White fillings are now as durable as amalgam fillings and can last for 7 years or longer with proper care.
- Less Sensitivity: Composite fillings don’t conduct temperature like amalgam. This lessens or eliminates sensitivity issues.