Tooth-Colored Fillings – McKinney, TX

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

As you might know, fillings are substances that repair or restore teeth. These materials “fill in” holes or cavities left by decay and other tooth damage. The result is that your pearly whites stay healthy in the long run.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Usually, you can get a tooth-colored filling in just one dental visit. The process, in fact, only takes an hour.

Our dentists follow various steps when placing fillings. First, they numb your mouth so that treatment doesn’t cause pain. From there, the team removes your tooth’s decayed enamel and cleans its innards. They then apply the filling itself (i.e., composite resin) in layers, only stopping when your lost enamel is essentially restored.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Given their unique traits, tooth-colored fillings have a great many benefits. Common ones include:

• Less Invasive Treatment:  Tooth-colored fillings remove less enamel than other kinds, thus preserving more of your natural tooth structure.
• Less Sensitivity: By bonding to your enamel, composite resin shields your tooth’s nerves from upsetting stimuli.
• Natural Looks: Tooth-colored fillings use custom resin to blend seamlessly with other teeth. Plus, they don’t cause a tooth’s surroundings to appear gray like metal fillings often do.
• Great Durability: If you take proper care of them, these fillings can last up to 7 years. Better yet, this maintenance only requires basic brushing, flossing, and dental visits.