What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Today's composite resin fillings repair decay invisibly, bond tightly to your tooth, and last for years - no more dark amalgam in your smile.
Tooth-colored fillings provide a natural-looking and well-performing restoration of decayed or damaged teeth. Gone are the days when the only option was a dark and unattractive amalgam filling. Today's realistic composite resin is your dentist's material of choice for repair of tooth decay. At East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our team of outstanding professionals deliver the best in dental fillings to optimize your appearance and oral function.
What Is Composite Resin?
It's a tooth-colored material composed of glass particles and acrylic. Combined in one innovative material, the glass and acrylic mimic the appearance and strength of natural tooth enamel. Plus, because it's bonded to the tooth, the resin seamlessly restores it and requires far less enamel reduction than amalgam.
Placing a Tooth-Colored Filling
When you come to East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, your dentist will visually inspect your tooth and X-ray it as necessary. Then, they'll numb the tooth with locally-injected anesthetic and remove the decayed areas. After drying the tooth thoroughly, your dentist applies the composite resin in layers. Because each layer is hardened separately, the bond is exceptionally strong.
Finally, your dentist sculpts the chewing surface to ensure proper bite. Your fully restored tooth is ready to be used right away, and the white filling should last for many years. Just brush twice a day with a soft brush and floss around your tooth daily. Come to East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry every six months for your routine oral exam and hygienic cleaning.
If you suspect you have a cavity or are concerned about the health of any tooth, call your Ellijay, GA, dentist for an appointment at East Ellijay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: (706) 635-2218.
