What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Dental cavities are a common problem that are created when bacteria attack your dental enamel. Previously, cavities were filled with a material called amalgam, a mixture of different metals such as silver or mercury. Now we know that amalgam fillings do not bond very well with the teeth and the mercury can be hazardous to your health. At Advantage Dentists and Orthodontics in Atascocita, TX, Dr. Sula Umansky uses tooth-colored fillings made from a composite resin to fill cavities and protect the tooth. She can also take out old metal fillings and apply tooth-colored fillings for a more reliable and better-looking treatment for cavities.
What Should I Expect with Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Getting a filling at Advantage Dentists and Orthodontics is typically a straightforward procedure. The treatment area will be numbed to minimize your discomfort. Other sedation methods can be discussed for any fears or anxieties to keep you relaxed during the procedure. Once you are prepared, the affected enamel can be removed with a special drill that will be chosen based on the location of the cavity in the tooth and the level of decay. Once the enamel is cleared away and the tooth is disinfected, the area will be filled with the composite resin and set. Dr. Sula Umansky will polish the filling material so it feels comfortable and matches your other teeth.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Our Atascocita, TX dental office strives to give our patients cutting-edge treatments. Tooth-colored fillings are a safe and helpful choice, supplying numerous benefits, such as:
- Defending against cavities
- Easy, same-day procedure that provides years of prevention
- Barrier to debris and plaque accumulation
- Natural appearance that smoothly integrates with your teeth
Advantage Dentists and Orthodontics Reviews
Our kids love these Dentists. They always leave happy, even when they get fillings and other work done . That says more to me than anything else.
Just finished our third annual visit and have continued to be impressed with both their service snd customer service. My son needed a lot of work done this past visit. He's 7 and it's his first time getting fillings. DR. Liu and her assistant were wonderful with him. They kept me posted on everything they did and let me come check on him whenever I wanted. They took it slow and didn't try to cram all 9 fillings in one visit. They kept him at ease and, once he learned how to notify them when he could feel pain, he says it didn't hurt. Appointments are easy to make. Wait times were reasonable (15 minutes). Still very happy with this dentist.
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Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Cavities in the teeth may begin as a normal problem, but it is crucial to have them treated before they become a significant concern. At Advantage Dentists and Orthodontics in Atascocita, TX, tooth decay and cavities can be treated with dental fillings. Dr. Sula Umansky matches the shade of your natural teeth so you can have a seamless, healthy smile. If you think you or a family member have a cavity, please contact our office to schedule a dental examination as soon as possible.