Tooth-Colored Fillings – Catonsville, MD

The Beautiful Way to Address Cavities

Dental cavities, also called caries, are destructive infections that will not get better on their own, and they will eventually lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Fortunately, the team at Advance Dental Clinic is trained and equipped to address cavities with tooth-colored fillings that are designed to blend in with your natural dental structure. This can allow you to keep your compromised tooth in excellent shape while maintaining the natural beauty of your smile. Here’s a quick look at how tooth-colored fillings work, but please feel free to contact our Catonsville office if you’d like to learn more.

Why Choose Advance Dental Clinic for Tooth-Colored Fillings?

  • Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
  • Gorgeous and Natural-looking Restorations
  • Insurance Welcomed

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Teeth examined with dental mirror

While traditional amalgam fillings are a reliable way to address cavities and other forms of dental damage, they can be quite conspicuous in your smile and may lead to discomfort due to how they easily conduct heat. Tooth-colored fillings, on the other hand, are crafted from composite resin made of an ultra-fine blend of glass and plastic particles which contains no metal. This allows these restorations to mimic the appearance of natural dental structure, and they may need less healthy enamel to be removed during placement than amalgam fillings.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Dental hygienist smiles

Placing a tooth-colored filling usually requires only a single appointment that takes about an hour, but the treatment times of some patients may be longer than this. The process begins with the patient receiving an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort, and some may benefit from sedation treatments to help them stay calm and still. When the patient is ready, Dr. Bemani will remove the infected matter from the tooth, sanitize the treatment area, and apply tooth-colored composite resin in layers until the lost dental structure is restored. Then, she will carefully harden, trim, and polish the restoration until it looks and feels like natural enamel. A tooth-colored filling can last for fifteen years or more if it receives proper care, and we’ll be happy to provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help you keep your smile in great shape.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Lady smiles radiantly

Tooth-colored fillings offer a range of incredible benefits like:

  • A natural-looking appearance that can help you be proud of your smile.
  • Requiring less healthy enamel to be removed during placement.
  • Increased comfort since composite resin does not readily expand and contract in response to temperature shifts.
  • No risk of negative reactions due to metal allergies.
  • Reduced risk of dental sensitivity.
  • Easy oral hygiene requirements.