Why Choose Mighty Molars for Tooth-Colored Fillings? 

  • Empathetic & Skilled Dental Team
  • Metal-Free Cavity Repair
  • Inviting & Fun Dental Office

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

The purpose of a dental filling is to fill a spot of decay, thereby protecting the tooth’s sensitive inner layers and stopping the decay from worsening. In the past, dentists always used a material called silver amalgam to address cavities. Unfortunately, amalgam has several disadvantages, including its dark color and the fact that it is composed of 50% mercury.

Tooth-colored fillings, on the other hand, are made of a biocompatible composite resin, which consists of tiny glass and plastic particles. It can be shade-matched to blend in beautifully with the surrounding dentition, and it is completely metal-free.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

The process of getting a tooth-colored filling takes just one appointment and can usually be completed in less than one hour. Here is how the treatment usually works:

  • We numb the patient’s mouth. If a cavity is not particularly deep, local anesthesia is not always necessary. Conversely, if a patient is nervous or afraid, we may offer sedation.
  • We remove damaged tissue from within the cavity.
  • We insert the shade-matched composite resin and harden it with a special curing light.
  • We adjust and polish the filling so it is both comfortable and discreet.

The patient’s tooth might be extra-sensitive for a few days after their appointment, but they should be able to eat and drink normally as soon as any local anesthesia wears off.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Some of the most outstanding benefits of tooth-colored fillings include:

  • They contain no metal or mercury. Therefore, they are ideal for families who are concerned about metal allergies or mercury’s toxicity.
  • They look natural. Tooth-colored fillings are virtually unnoticeable when a patient smiles or laughs.
  • They are durable. Tooth-colored fillings have the potential to last for several years.
  • They do not increase dental sensitivity. Composite resin fillings do not expand and contract or conduct temperatures like metal fillings. Therefore, they are more comfortable and come with a lower risk of damage to the surrounding dentition.
  • They require minimal tooth preparation. Since composite resin bonds with the surrounding dentition, very little tooth modification is necessary before placing a tooth-colored filling.