When someone gets a filling or a dental restoration, as we say, there’s a reason that we’re doing that. The tooth has active decay or a cavity in it. A filling is a small spot that we put in the tooth where we’re taking the cavity out, and we fill it with a material that is quite natural to the tooth. Our body accepts these fillings, and we’re trying to match the tooth structure as best we can.
So, if we leave the cavity in, it will continue to expand. So, when you get a filling or a restoration, as you might hear us say, we’re trying to take any active infection or decay out of the tooth to make it healthy again.
Get a Tooth-Colored Filling That Blends In
We always keep our patients’ best interests in mind. Since our patients want to keep their smiles looking as natural and beautiful as possible, we have chosen to offer only metal-free tooth fillings. Our fillings are made from a tooth-colored composite resin containing small particles of glass and plastic. Instead of a metal amalgam that can detract from your smile, we’ll select a shade of resin that closely matches your tooth color. You’ll never have to worry about your filling standing out or causing you embarrassment.
Even though standard metal fillings are largely considered safe, many patients and dental professionals choose to err on the conservative side by avoiding the use of these fillings, since they contain mercury. With our metal-free fillings, you can enjoy complete peace of mind about your oral and overall health.
If you have more extensive dental damage that a filling can’t repair, we offer other types of dental restorations:
- Inlays and onlays
- Same-day crowns
- Dental implants
Call Volner Family Dental today at 888-787-5718 if you need Bartlett tooth fillings. You can also make an appointment online.