Tooth-Colored Fillings in Paradise, NV
Dr. Simon Tsang and our team at Russell Dental emphasize prevention as the best way to avoid developing tooth decay. Of course, cavities still happen and require treatment with a strong, natural-looking tooth filling.
Unhealthy teeth affect more than your oral health; they impact your confidence to the degree that you don’t feel good about sharing your smile. We’ve also seen how resolving these issues can improve someone’s life outlook, and treating cavities is an easy way to get your oral health and confidence back.
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Filings
We recommend a filling when a tooth is decayed and needs support to restore oral health and function. In the past, silver amalgam fillings were widely used, but they came with drawbacks. The most obvious is that a dark silver filling is very noticeable in a bright, white smile.
Fortunately, updated materials are available, and we can offer the aesthetic benefits of a natural-looking dental filling.
A More Natural Appearance
Tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin designed to mimic the translucent appearance of natural tooth enamel. Dr. Tsang customizes your composite fillings by color-matching the material to the tooth’s shade.
After he expertly places and molds the composite resin material to fill the cavity and match the tooth’s contours, no one will ever know you have a filling!
Conservative and Minimally Invasive
In addition to creating a beautiful repair and restoring chewing function, tooth-colored fillings are also better for your teeth. When placing a silver filling, a dentist must remove a significant portion of the healthy part of the tooth.
In modern dentistry, we use conservative, minimally invasive techniques to preserve healthy tooth structures for as long as possible. When placing a tooth-colored composite filling, we can remove just a tiny amount of the healthy tooth to create a lasting repair.
A Secure Bond and Seal
A modern composite filling is bonded securely to the tooth’s surface. A silver filling sits in the hollowed-out space; over time, the metal expands and contracts when exposed to hot and cold temperatures. This small movement creates tiny spaces between the amalgam filling and the tooth, where bacteria can enter and cause another cavity.
Because a composite resin filling forms a secure bond, the tooth is better protected from bacteria and cavities.
Dental Bonding for Small Cosmetic Repairs
Because composite resin forms a secure bond and we match it to the shade of the tooth, we also use it to fix certain cosmetic smile flaws. We commonly use bonding at Russell Dental to repair chipped or broken teeth, improve a tooth’s shape or size, conceal a dark tooth, and fill wide gaps.
Correcting these issues with bonding is easy, and we can typically complete several repairs in one appointment. Even better, since bonding is minimally invasive, we can often perform the procedure without requiring numbing or injections.
Aside from its cosmetic uses, we also use bonding to protect sensitive teeth and cover exposed tooth roots due to gum recession.
Can a Tooth-Colored Filling Help You?
Do you have a dark spot on your tooth and think it’s a cavity? Or do you need a natural-looking affordable solution for cosmetic smile flaws?
To schedule an appointment, please call Russell Dental at (702) 798-6216. We are pleased to serve the greater Las Vegas area, including Henderson, NV,
