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Protect Your Smile From Cavities
When too much bacteria builds up in your mouth, it results in tooth decay. As decay spreads through your teeth, it leaves hollow spaces in the enamel called cavities. Without treatment, cavities can lead to additional oral infections and tooth loss.
If you have a cavity, Dr. Grubb can revitalize your tooth with a composite filling. Learn how you can benefit from this highly convenient treatment.
Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings
Until recently, most dentists used amalgam fillings to treat cavities. However, their noticeable appearance is a disadvantage and many patients have become concerned that amalgam fillings contain mercury.
For your safety and convenience, we only use composite fillings at our practice. Made from a durable, tooth-colored resin, these fillings are customized to blend in seamlessly with your smile.
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings offer several unique benefits, some of which include:
- Customized to match the shade of your natural teeth
- Repairs cracked, chipped, and severely decayed teeth
- Restores full strength to your tooth
- Bonds directly with your existing tooth structure
- Preserves more of your natural tooth structure than amalgam fillings
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tooth-colored fillings made of?
Are tooth-colored fillings better than silver amalgam fillings?
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
What happens during the dental filling process?
What are tooth-colored fillings made of?
Tooth-colored fillings are made of three components including plastic, silica, and glass. Together, these materials form a composite resin that’s customized to match the color of your natural teeth to seamlessly blend in with your smile.
Are tooth-colored fillings better than silver amalgam fillings?
Both silver amalgam fillings and tooth-colored fillings are effective in treating cavities and providing durable, long-lasting results. However, tooth-colored composite fillings are a more attractive, natural-looking option for preserving your tooth. Best of all, they save as much of your natural tooth structure as possible, unlike traditional silver fillings.
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
Tooth-colored composite fillings are designed to last anywhere from seven to 10 years, or possibly even longer with good oral hygiene. This means brushing twice a day and flossing daily, along with scheduling regular check-ups and dental cleanings with Dr. Grubb at our Havre de Grace office. By doing so, you’ll maintain healthy teeth and gums to last a lifetime
What happens during the dental filling process?
Prior to the procedure, Dr. Grubb will provide you with a local anesthetic so you won’t feel a thing throughout the process. He’ll safely remove the decayed portion of the tooth and prepare the area for your new composite filling. The infected tooth will be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized to prevent any possible complications.
Dr. Grubb will fill the area with a tooth-colored filling that’s crafted to blend in with your natural teeth. He’ll finish up by buffing the surface to ensure a smooth and seamlessly beautiful tooth restoration.
Visit Dr. Grubb for Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you feel pain or sensitivity in your tooth, or if you notice any discoloration, this could indicate that you have a cavity. Call (410) 939-5800 or fill out our convenient appointment form to schedule a consultation with Dr. Grubb.
By protecting your tooth with a composite filling, he can help you achieve a natural appearance that will last for many years to come.
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