Conservative and Tooth-like Composite Dental Fillings Restore Damaged Teeth

Being told you have a cavity may not be the best news, especially if you practice good oral hygiene. The good news is that dental cavities are easily treatable when detected early. Albrecht Dentistry in West Bend, Wisconsin, uses tooth-colored composite fillings to treat cavities in just one appointment. 

The dental filling procedure

In the past, dentists only had the option of amalgam (silver)  fillings to address cavities and tooth decay. Today, most dentists use composite resin — a mixture of acrylic plastic and glass particles — to treat cavities. Composite fillings don’t just look beautiful — they bond with the tooth, sealing off harmful bacteria from damaging the tooth. Bonded fillings also help maintain the structural integrity and strength of the tooth – silver fillings do not maintain the structural integrity.

White fillings are generally easy and quick to install. After inspecting your tooth, anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort during treatment. Then, the decay is removed and the area is cleaned thoroughly to eliminate harmful bacteria. Next, we fill your tooth with composite resin and harden it using a curing light. The final procedure is reshaping your filled tooth before polishing it for a natural appearance. 

Expect minimal downtime after receiving a cavity filling. The only precaution you need is to avoid eating or chewing until two hours after treatment to avoid biting your soft tissues. 

Benefits of white fillings

Composite fillings can be shaded to match the color of the surrounding teeth for a seamless and natural-looking outcome. Gone are the days when metal had to stick out when smiling or talking. Composite fillings blend with your smile, so no one will ever know you had a cavity! 

The other benefits of cavity fillings include the following:

• Conservative — we leave much of your tooth intact when filling your tooth with composite resin
• Safety — composite fillings don’t change in size when subjected to temperature changes. 
• Better protection — metal fillings don’t bond perfectly with the tooth, so bacteria may seep into your tooth and cause further damage. Composite restorations form a tight bond with your tooth, treating the cavity and protecting your tooth from future damage

Dental fillings can last well over 10 years with proper maintenance. However, should you see signs of wear and tear, don’t hesitate to talk to our team about replacement. The sooner we treat your tooth, the higher the chances of saving it from extensive damage.

White tooth fillings near me

Don’t let cavities wreak havoc on your dental health. Call (262) 357-6622 to schedule an appointment with Albrecht Dentistry in West Bend, WI, for composite dental fillings. 

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