Tooth-Colored Fillings – Atlanta, GA

Treating cavity-stricken teeth as early as possible is the most guaranteed way to reduce your chances of requiring a dental crown, root canal, or tooth extraction later on. With the help of Dr. Puskas, she can detect early signs before they worsen, delivering tooth-colored fillings to keep your teeth healthy, strong, and durable over time. What you’re left with is a longer-lasting smile that looks and feels great, so don’t wait, call our office today to schedule an appointment.

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Being able to conceal your dental work in the past was almost impossible. Traditional amalgam materials, although durable and long-lasting, were highly visible, making it obvious that you were suffering from a cavity or dental damage. Fortunately, times have changed, and tooth-colored fillings are now the preferred choice among patients and dentists alike.

Consisting of a biocompatible material known as composite resin – a mixture of fine glass and plastic pieces – it offers greater malleability and a more natural-looking appearance because it can be color-matched.

Due to its flexibility, you get to keep more of your regular tooth structure, and you can avoid potential breakage in the future because resin doesn’t expand when exposed to hot or cold temperatures like amalgam.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Placing a composite resin dental filling is a virtually painless procedure that can be completed in a single appointment. Your dentist will begin by providing local anesthesia to numb the around your tooth so that you do not feel any discomfort. They will then begin clearing out all diseased and decayed areas of your tooth before filling it with the composite resin.

Once the tooth is properly filled, a curing light will be used to harden the resin in place. A final tooth polishing will give your smile a beautiful shine, allowing you to see a fully restored, beautifully balanced, and seamless smile.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

While many dental offices still use traditional amalgam to repair decayed teeth, tooth-colored fillings offer benefits that cannot be achieved with metal restorations, such as:

• A more discreet and aesthetically pleasing solution
• No long-term mercury exposure because the resin is biocompatible
• A restorative treatment option that is safe for almost all patients, especially those with metal sensitivities or allergies
• The opportunity to keep more of your natural tooth structure because of the resin’s malleable material
• A reduced risk of future tooth damage, as resin will not expand like amalgam
• A lower chance of tooth sensitivity, as composite resin does not act like a conductor of heat
• Restorations that can last several years (up to 10) with the right kind of care