Tooth-Colored Fillings – Richardson, TX

Replace your old, noticeable metal fillings with durable, natural-looking tooth-colored fillings

 

Repairing and protecting your teeth from tooth decay used to mean unsightly silver fillings that were often visible when you spoke or ate. Today’s tooth-colored fillings are durable, functional, and attractive restorations that blend seamlessly into your smile. Dr. Hsia can customize their shade to closely match the shade of your real teeth, so nobody will ever know you have them, and because they are made with a strong composite resin material, they can be used to chew a wide variety of foods, just like your untreated, healthy teeth can.

Why Choose Jupiter Family Dental of Richardson for Tooth-Colored Fillings? 

  • High quality composite resin is both natural-looking and fully functional
  • Insurance accepted and financing options available
  • Saturday appointments available

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Tooth-colored fillings are natural looking dental restorations in Richardson, TX

Fillings are restorations that repair the structure of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, protecting it from further damage and keeping the tooth healthier in the long run. Tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin, a putty-like mixture of ultrafine plastic and glass particles that contains no metal. These natural looking restorations can even be shaded to match the color of your natural tooth, so nobody will ever know you have a filling. In fact, you may even forget yourself!

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Getting a tooth-colored filling is easy in Richardson, TX

Getting a tooth-colored filling is easy. If you currently have metal fillings, Dr. Hsia will first have to remove them to make way for your tooth-colored restoration. The entire process can usually be done in one hour-long appointment; however, the exact time may vary. Here’s what you can expect:

  • First, Dr. Hsia will numb the area of your mouth where the filling will be placed
  • Next, he will administer sedation if you have chosen this option
  • Once you are comfortable, the decayed sections of your enamel will be removed
  • Your tooth will be sanitized
  • A color-matched composite resin will be applied to the tooth in layers until all of the enamel is restored
  • Hsia will then sculpt and reshape the filling and remove any excess material
  • Your new filling will be polished so it looks and feels smooth

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

There are many benefits to tooth-colored fillings

Tooth-colored fillings have many benefits over metal amalgam, including:

  • Made of natural looking, custom-shaded resin that unlike metal fillings will not cause the surrounding tooth to look gray or discolored with time
  • Composite resin bonds directly to your natural tooth for a more secure attachment
  • Keep more of your natural enamel to make room for the filling
  • An excellent choice for patients who are sensitive or allergic to metal
  • Enamel bonding means better protection of the tooth nerves
  • Will not expand like metal fillings that can weaken the treated tooth
  • Can last up to seven years
  • Require no special maintenance beyond regular brushing, flossing, and routine dental exams