Tooth-Colored Fillings – Katy, TX
A Natural-Looking Solution Perfect for Tooth Decay
Here at Wellspring Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that cavities pose a very significant threat to younger smiles. Without proper treatment, these issues can even compromise an entire tooth and eventually cause it to fall out. As a parent, this is one of the last things you should want for your child; they’re going to need those pearly whites for their whole life! Thankfully, tooth-colored fillings are one of the best methods for resolving decay and cavities and promoting better oral health. To learn more about the tooth-colored fillings that we offer here in our Katy office, please give us a call today!
Why Choose Wellspring Pediatric Dentistry for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Pediatric Dentist with Years of Experience
- Comfortable Office with Kid-Friendly Amenities
- Beautiful, Natural-Looking and Personalized Solutions
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Metal amalgam has been commonly used for dental fillings for decades; this material consists of a mixture of metals (and sometimes mercury) and can be used to address tooth decay. However, these days tooth-colored fillings have become a very popular alternative to metal amalgam fillings, both for adults and children alike. This involves a composite resin that’s shaded to match the color of the enamel, so that it blends in perfectly with the tooth while fully addressing the cavity. Not only does it produce natural-looking results, but it’s also free of temperature-sensitive metals and mercury, to support general wellness. All in all, tooth-colored fillings do the job that metal ones do much better and more safely.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling?
The process of getting a tooth-colored filling is surprisingly straightforward and can be completed in a single appointment here at our Katy office. Know that your child’s mouth will be numbed to ensure that they’re comfortable throughout the appointment. The decayed portion of the tooth needs to be carefully removed before the composite resin can be applied. After this is done, the perfect shade is chosen to ensure that the filling matches the tooth’s enamel. It’s molded and shaped as needed before it’s hardened under a special curing light in a matter of seconds. It’s also finally touched up and polished before your child leaves our office, to make sure that it looks and feels natural and is capable of lasting for the foreseeable future.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Even though metal amalgam fillings are proven to treat cavities and decay, composite tooth-colored fillings simply offer more exceptional benefits to younger patients, including:
- Improved Aesthetics – Children’s smiles deserve to shine brightly, too. The composite material blends in perfectly with the rest of the tooth and the surrounding teeth, so only a trained dental professional will even know the filling is there!
- Biocompatible – The idea of your child having metal inside their mouth can be a little unsettling, but rest assured, these composite resin fillings don’t contain any metals or unsafe materials, making them fully biocompatible.
- Durable – Many things can affect the lifespan of a dental filling, but these tooth-colored ones can last for 7 to 10 years with the right care. The materials also don’t expand or contract when in contact with high or low temperatures; another advantage they hold over their traditional metal counterparts.
If your child needs cavity treatment, don’t hesitate to contact our office and ask about this incredible, natural-looking solution; these fillings are something you’re both certain to smile about!