Cosmetic or white fillings are shaded to match your natural tooth’s color, so most people won’t even know you’ve had cavity treatment.
The same material we use for tooth-colored fillings, we can also utilize to hide cosmetic flaws, such as:
- Tooth Chips
- Tooth Cracks
- Tooth Discolorations
- Small Gaps Between Teeth
When we use composite resin (tooth-colored filling) material to conceal cosmetic flaws, it is called dental bonding. It is a cosmetic dentistry option that is typically inexpensive and reversible.
How Composite Resin Works on Teeth
Tooth-colored fillings in Randolph, NJ, start in a malleable or moldable form. Your dentist removes the decay and then applies the white resin to your tooth, sculpting and layering all the while. Once we fill the cavity, we set the composite with a special dental light.
Unlike silver amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings do not expand or contract when exposed to hot or cold. Typically, your dentist removes less healthy tooth material for composite fillings than for amalgam fillings.
How to Lower Your Tooth Decay Risk
Of course, the only thing better than cosmetic fillings is no tooth decay at all!
You can lower your risks for tooth decay and other oral health issues by:
- Visiting the dentist every six months for checkups and teeth cleanings
- Brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice daily or after every meal
- Reporting oral health changes to our dental team as soon as possible
- Talking to your dentist about mouthguards and nightguards if you grind your teeth or compete in sports.
With your efforts and our diligence, you should enjoy a healthy, comfortable smile for life.
Contact Your Dentist in Randolph, NJ, Today
Is it time for your next checkup and teeth cleaning? Do you have old amalgam fillings you’d like to replace with our tooth-colored option?
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (973) 895-3100. We accept CareCredit financing.