Tooth-Colored Fillings – Phoenix, AZ
Getting Rid of Your Smile’s Decay
Your smile’s enamel is the hardest part of your body, but even it breaks down with time. Things like meals, biting, and chewing will wear it down, putting you at risk of cavities and tooth damage. The good news is that tooth-colored fillings in Phoenix solve this dental issue! By placing these materials, Dr. Rodda can quickly repair your worn smile. Learn more about them by reading below or booking a consultation with us!
Why Choose Complete Dental Care for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Advanced Technology for Accurate Restorations
- High-Quality & Lifelike Dental Materials
- Warm & Friendly Dental Team
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Before anything else, you may want to review the basics of dental fillings. You’ll then see how tooth-colored kinds stand out as the superior option.
“Standard” dental fillings are materials that fix decayed and damaged teeth. In general, their primary role is to fill the cavities (i.e., holes) left by tooth decay and protect your smile from further harm. Doing so ensures your once-weak teeth become sturdier, stronger, and more vibrant.
As you might expect, tooth-colored fillings match your smile’s shade. They “blend in” with your adjacent teeth due to using a special composite resin. Thanks to this material, they both defend the treatment sites and hide dental damage from view.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
It normally doesn’t take long to get a tooth-colored filling. In fact, most patients can receive one after undergoing an hour-long dental visit.
In general, a tooth-colored filling treatment has three core steps. The first is for the treating dentist to numb your mouth; this action ensures the procedure won’t cause aches or pains. Next, our team will remove the tooth’s decayed enamel and clean its interior. We’ll conclude the main treatment by applying the filling and hardening it with a special UV light.
Once the filling is placed, our team will only make a few last-minute changes. These adjustments will ensure your treated tooth looks and feels amazing. With that done, you’ll be free to enjoy your repaired and strengthened smile!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings have more unique perks than their metallic counterparts. In particular, these include:
- A Beautiful Smile – Since they use composite resin, tooth-colored fillings “blend in” with your smile and don’t stand out from adjacent teeth. They look so lifelike that most won’t notice your tooth was damaged.
- Better Oral Health – Teeth treated with tooth-colored fillings are less likely to get infected. To that extent, they reduce your risk of severe oral health issues.
- Lower Tooth Sensitivity – A tooth-colored filling shields its tooth’s nerves, so it causes less sensitivity than a metallic one.
- Non-Invasive Care – Dentists don’t have to remove much enamel to place tooth-colored fillings. In other words, they’re less invasive and preserve more of your tooth’s natural structure.
- Long-Lasting Results – On average, tooth-colored filling works for seven years or so. Those given proper care through brushing and flossing will last even longer!