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Tooth-Colored Fillings – Superior, WI

Lifelike Restorations to Treat Cavities

Dentist hardening patient’s filling with UV light

Although brushing and flossing twice daily at home are essential to preventing tooth decay, there’s no guarantee that you’ll never develop an issue. Unhealthy bacteria in your mouth produce acids that can eventually erode sections of enamel and damage the structure of your teeth.

Fortunately, Dr. Clark can provide lifelike restorations to treat cavities with tooth-colored fillings. Continue reading to learn more about this standard service, and feel free to contact us for additional information!

Why Choose Hill Avenue Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?

  • Resilient, Color-Matched Materials
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Advanced Technology for Accurate Results

What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Illustration of a tooth-colored filling in lower tooth

Historically, dentists used amalgam restorations to repair injured teeth. These contained alloys of gold, silver, tin, zinc, and copper with mercury. Though these are incredibly resilient, many patients are sensitive to some of the materials.

Today, Dr. Clark uses customizable composite resin to provide tooth-colored fillings instead. This putty-like material is a mixture of microscopic particles of glass and plastic that contain no metal. As a result, they’re less likely to cause allergic reactions and don’t carry hot and cold temperatures to irritate the tender roots of your teeth, like metal does. Plus, they’re made to match your smile for seamless results.

The Process of Getting Tooth-Colored Fillings

Dentist demonstrating tooth-colored filling on large model tooth

Typically, it takes a single, hour-long appointment to complete this procedure from start to finish. It can vary depending on your unique circumstances, but typically you can expect the following:

  • Step 1: Our team will provide a local anesthetic to numb the area by preventing the nerves in your teeth, gums, and jaw from sending achy signals to your brain.
  • Step 2: Next, we’ll gently remove the damaged sections of enamel and sanitize your tooth to remove any remaining bacteria.
  • Step 3: Once we have color-matched the material, we’ll apply it to your enamel in layers to rebuild the structure of your tooth.
  • Step 4: This is hardened with an ultraviolet curing light so the material bonds with the protective outer layer.
  • Step 5: Clark will trim and reshape any excess material and polish your tooth to a shine.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Closeup of dental mirror reflecting someone’s tooth

There are many advantages to choosing tooth-colored fillings over amalgam restorations in Superior, such as:

  • Boosted confidence. The resin is made to look natural to boost your confidence rather than detract from your appearance.
  • Stabler attachment. Unlike metal amalgam, this material bonds directly with your enamel to preserve more of the structure of your tooth.
  • Prevent discomfort. Amalgam fillings often cause sensitivity that can be avoided with tooth-colored repairs.
  • Long-lasting solution. These restorations can last 5 to 10+ years, depending on how well you care for them.
  • Easy maintenance. Keeping them in good condition is as easy as brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting Dr. Clark for a checkup and cleaning every six months.