Tooth-Colored Fillings – Farmington Hills, MI
A Lifelike Solution to Mend Cavities
Although brushing and flossing twice daily can prevent common dental concerns, like tooth decay, there’s no guarantee that you’ll never develop an issue. Harmful bacteria in your mouth can produce acids that can eventually erode your enamel, and unfortunately, the problem won’t fix itself. Instead, it only worsens over time, and can spread to neighboring teeth, your gums, or your jawbone.
Thankfully, Dr. Saywa and the rest of our Radiant Dental team can provide a lifelike solution to mend cavities with tooth-colored fillings. Continue reading to learn more about this popular treatment, and feel free to contact us for additional information.
Why Choose Radiant Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Dentist with 10+ Years of Experience
- Advanced Technology to Enhance Patient Comfort
- Multiple Payment Options Available
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Historically, dentists used amalgam materials to create restorations like fillings and dental crowns. These metallic mixtures contain ingredients strong enough to withstand the pressure of biting and chewing, like gold, silver, tin, or copper with a mercury base. Although long-lasting, these repairs could cause harm by expanding and contracting with temperature changes or triggering an allergic reaction in some patients.
Today, Dr. Saywa utilizes contemporary tooth-colored composite resin to rebuild damaged sections of enamel. It can be customized to match your natural shade, and bonds with your teeth to preserve more of its structure.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
It might vary somewhat based on your circumstances, but in many cases, this procedure can be completed from start to finish in a single, hour-long appointment. First, our team will provide a local anesthetic to numb the area and help you feel comfortable. Then, we’ll carefully remove injured enamel and disinfect your tooth to eradicate any remaining germs.
Next, Dr. Saywa will apply customized resin to your enamel in layers to rebuild the lost sections and harden it with an ultraviolet curing light. Finally, we’ll remove any excess filling material and polish your tooth to a shine.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
There are many advantages to choosing tooth-colored fillings in Farmington Hills, including:
- Improved appearance. Unlike metal amalgam restorations, these repairs match your grin for seamless results.
- Preserve more enamel. The material bonds with your tooth to maintain more of its structure.
- Less sensitivity. You’re not likely to develop allergies to the FDA-approved resin, and it doesn’t conduct hot and cold temperatures to your tender roots like metallic fillings can.
- They can often last anywhere from 5 to 15+ years with the right care.
- Easy maintenance. Keeping it in good shape is as easy as brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting Dr. Saywa every six months for a routine visit.