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Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings, made from composite resin and not metal, offer a discreet solution for repairing cavities and restoring tooth structure. They blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and unlike traditional fillings, these resin-based alternatives bond directly to tooth surfaces, strengthening the remaining tooth material. Tooth-colored fillings are also durable, less invasive, and our Largo, FL, dentist can even change out older metal fillings for this type if you’d like.
Here’s what you need to know before getting a .
How This Type of Filling Differs
The biggest differentiator between tooth-colored fillings and traditional amalgam fillings is that the latter is made from a combination of metals and composite or white fillings are made up of plastic and fine glass particles to form a resin material. They can be closely matched to the color of your existing teeth, erasing any visual evidence that you ever had a cavity filled.
This type of filling also adheres right to the tooth structure, which helps to provide additional support and can be less invasive than other methods that require more extensive preparation and drilling.
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings offer several advantages over their metal counterparts, making them an increasingly popular choice for patients and dentists alike. Those include:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Composite materials can be closely matched to the shade of your natural teeth, making the fillings virtually invisible.
- Compatibility:Composite fillings are metal-free, which is an important consideration for patients with metal allergies or those who prefer a more natural approach to their dental care.
- Preservation of Tooth Structure: Because composite fillings bond directly to the tooth, less natural tooth structure needs to be removed to accommodate the filling. This helps to maintain more of your natural tooth.
- Durability: Modern composite materials are extremely durable and are suitable for in both the front and back teeth, accommodating the different stresses of varying bite pressures.
- Protection Against Temperature Changes: Tooth-colored fillings are less sensitive to temperature changes in your mouth, which can reduce the incidence of discomfort from hot or cold foods and beverages.
Make an Appointment
If you’re due for a routine check-up and suspect you might need a filling, our dentist in Largo, FL, encourages you to reach out to get a visit scheduled. Our skilled dental team is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Call or text David W. Piper, DMD Family Dentistry today at (727) 548-7100 to request an appointmentor contact us online.