How It Works
When caught early, a cavity is easy to fix. First, we numb the area so you won't feel a thing. Then, we gently remove the decayed portion of the tooth, leaving a clean, healthy surface behind. Instead of using the old silver amalgam, we fill the space with a modern, tooth-colored composite resin. We sculpt the resin to match the exact natural ridges of your tooth and then use a special blue LED curing light to harden it instantly. The result is a fully restored tooth that looks and functions just like new.
Why Choose Tooth-Colored Fillings? (The Benefits)
• Completely Invisible: The composite resin is color-matched precisely to your natural enamel, so no one will ever know you had a cavity.
• Conserves More of Your Tooth: Unlike silver fillings, composite bonds directly to the tooth surface, meaning we have to remove less of your healthy tooth structure during the procedure.
• Stops Decay in its Tracks: Seals the tooth securely to prevent harmful bacteria from entering and causing deeper infections that might require a root canal.
• Instant Results: The resin is hardened with a special light during your appointment, meaning you can chew on it as soon as the numbness wears off.
• Safe and Metal-Free: A great, biocompatible alternative for those looking to avoid metal in their dental work.