Tooth-Colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings are an excellent dental solution and blend in with your natural teeth. The accomplished dentists of Pearly Whites Dentistry in Schaumburg, Illinois, have extensive experience offering various types of dental fillings to treat cavities and certain other dental problems.

If you need a filling to protect your teeth and enhance the aesthetics of your smile, call Pearly Whites Dentistry or Book an Appointment online.

Dental fillings restore your teeth, support your tooth structure, and prevent tooth decay. Fillings work to fill a hole in your tooth, typically following the removal of tooth decay. Composite fillings are tooth-colored and discreetly blend in with your natural teeth. They are usually derived from ceramic and plastic compounds.

If you suffer from tooth decay or if you have cavities, your Pearly Whites dentist might recommend fillings. Fillings also repair teeth worn down over time from a number of factors, such as nail biting or teeth grinding. They are especially effective for fixing broken, cracked, or weak teeth.

During your appointment, your dentist first administers an anesthetic before using special dental tools to remove decayed tooth material.

Your Pearly Whites Dentistry professional then applies a mild acid to help the tooth-colored material bond properly to your tooth. Afterward, the filling material is applied to your tooth in small layers and is hardened with a special dental light.

Your dentist makes small alterations throughout the procedure to ensure your filling successfully matches your bite.

There are different types of fillings, including:

• Ceramics
• Porcelain
• Cast-gold
• Tooth-colored (composite)
• Glass ionomer

Tooth-colored composite fillings can typically be placed during one appointment, making them a popular choice. They are an excellent option for smaller restorations. During your initial consultation, you can discuss your goals and concerns and determine if tooth-colored fillings are the right choice for you.

Tooth-colored fillings offer many benefits. They are smooth and comfortable on your gums and adjacent teeth. Tooth-colored fillings successfully blend in with your natural teeth for optimal discretion. These fillings precisely match your bite and the position of your teeth when your jaws are closed.

Most tooth-colored fillings can be quickly and seamlessly bonded to your teeth in a convenient in-office procedure. Your Pearly Whites dentist uses high-quality materials and makes sure the color of your filling is the perfect match.

Tooth-colored fillings go unnoticed, resolve concerns, and protect your dental wellness. Call Pearly Whites Dentistry or use the online scheduling system.

A composite filling is the restoration procedure of choice for treating a tooth with tooth decay. A composite is a tooth-colored filling that is made of ceramic and plastic compounds. These fillings mimic the appearance of natural teeth and are preferred by many patients and dental professionals. We offer tooth-colored fillings that look natural in your mouth and can replace the metallic look of silver fillings. The unique mixture of materials used in composite fillings provides supreme bonding, requires less preparation, and preserves tooth structure.

Tooth-colored bonding material can be used to restore broken, chipped, or stained teeth. The resin material reshapes the tooth and closes spaces between teeth created by gaps or chips in the tooth enamel. Each bonded area is carefully matched so that it blends in with the surrounding enamel. Bonding may also be placed over areas of gum recession to prevent severe sensitivity in those areas.