Cavities, cracks or fractures in a tooth can be painful, but our Naperville general dentists are here to help. After we remove the decay or repair the damage, we’re often able to rebuild your tooth’s structure with a tooth-colored filling made of a biocompatible, metal-free, composite resin. Composite dental fillings restore a tooth’s strength, prevent further damage and blend in seamlessly with your smile. Thanks to our state-of-the-art technology and techniques, the process of getting a filling is painless and stress-free.
What Happens When Dental Fillings are Placed?
Your Naperville general dentist will begin the procedure by numbing your tooth and the surrounding area with a local anesthetic. They’ll carefully and gently remove any decay. The dentist will then clean, prime, and fill the space with a strong, aesthetic composite resin that’s matched to the color of your teeth.
Using a curing light, they’ll harden the material before making final adjustments for the optimal fit and a comfortable bite. Lastly, the filling will be polished for a completely natural look. No one will be able to tell you’ve had a filling, and your tooth will function just as it did before you developed a cavity or fracture. With proper oral hygiene, tooth-colored fillings can last for many years.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Fillings can help prevent further damage to a tooth and the need for more invasive treatment like root canals or extractions. Composite fillings have even more benefits when compared to conventional fillings:
- The composite resin matches the color of your natural teeth, so there are no dark, metallic spots.
- The material is biocompatible, safe, and free of mercury and metal.
- Tooth-colored dental fillings are bonded directly to the tooth, helping to restore almost all of its original strength.
- We don’t need to remove as much of your tooth’s natural structure to place a composite filling.
- You’ll experience less sensitivity to hot and cold.
- If you develop decay under a tooth-colored filling, we’ll be able to detect it since the filling material doesn’t interfere with dental x-rays.
Let’s Restore Your Smile
If you suspect you have a cavity, don’t delay. Schedule a visit with one of our Naperville general dentists as soon as possible for the best results and less complex treatment. If you have dental anxiety, we can help make the process of getting a filling more comfortable for you with our sedation options. Request an appointment online or call us at (630) 848-2010.
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Our tooth-colored fillings contain zero metal or mercury.
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Composite fillings are up to 95% as strong as your natural teeth.
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Dental fillings are the most common restorative dental procedure.
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