Tooth-Colored Fillings – Rome, GA

What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Cavities occur when bacteria in your mouth produce acids that erode your enamel. If left untreated, the decay can worsen or spread, so it’s essential to treat it as soon as you notice a problem.

Instead of relying on amalgam metal restorations, which don’t bond with enamel and therefore require changes to the structure of your tooth, our team can provide a tooth-colored filling made from color-matched composite resin. These repairs often last just as long as their metallic counterparts, but are biocompatible and preserve more of your natural enamel.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Although it can vary depending on your unique circumstances, this procedure can often be completed from start to finish in a single, hour-long appointment. We usually begin by numbing the area with local anesthetics to help you feel calm and comfortable.

Then, we’ll carefully remove any damaged materials before sanitizing your tooth to prevent bacteria from causing additional decay. Next, we will apply tooth-colored composite resin directly to the enamel in layers to rebuild lost sections. This is hardened with an ultraviolet curing light, causing it to bond with your enamel. Finally, we will trim away any excess resin and polish your tooth to a shine.  

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

There are many reasons to choose a tooth-colored filling over an amalgam repair, including:

• Enhanced appearance. The dark metal of amalgam restorations can make teeth look dirty, but our team uses lifelike materials that reflect light more like enamel and can be color-matched to your smile to boost your confidence.
• Biocompatible materials. Some patients develop allergies or have an adverse reaction to the metallic components included in amalgam repairs, but composite resin is FDA-approved and is less likely to trigger sensitivity.
• Preserve your natural tooth. Metal repairs require that the structure of your tooth be altered to accommodate them, but tooth-colored fillings bond with your enamel to protect more of the natural structure of your tooth.
• Long-lasting results. You might think resin repairs are less durable, but they often last 10+ years, which is often as long as silver fillings.
• Easy aftercare. Maintaining the outcome can be as easy as brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months.