Tooth-colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings treatment is a procedure using a natural tooth-colored resin composite to restore the tooth decay, fractured or broken tooth, change the tooth color, and fill in the dental gap. The tooth-colored fillings look natural and have good appearances, so it is popular for Aesthetic dentistry.

Which Conditions Need Fillings? 

  • Tooth Decay
  • Tooth erosion
  • Tooth becomes fractured or broken from an accident
  • Existed fillings problems such as breaking or failing out

Treatment Process

1. Dental Check-up

1. The dentist will examine the oral condition and may X-ray to arrange the treatment plan

2. Cavity detection and removal

The dentist will drill the decay area and leave a part of the tooth surface to attach the fillings composites

3. Dental filling application

The dentist will place the fillings composites and may use bonding agent to attach the composites on the tooth. Some bonding agents may require a blue light for activation. Then, the dentist will finish off by polishing the tooth.

4. Occlusal contact test

After the fillings process, the patient will be asked to do biting and chewing test to check the biting and chewing feelings.

About Composite Filling

Tooth-Colored Fillings Duration

Tooth-colored fillings treatment usually takes 1-2 hours depends on the case’s difficulty.

Tooth-colored fillings can last for 10 years or more, according to good oral care and regular appointments with the dentist.

  • Beautiful and natural looking teeth
  • The tooth is strong and withstand the chewing force
  • Minimal loss of natural tooth compared with amalgam fillings
  • The composite is heat-resistant, so it does not cause tooth sensitivity while consuming hot or cold food
  • No mercury substance
  • In case of front tooth fillings, avoid chewing or biting hard food
  • Brush the teeth twice a day
  • Use dental floss and mouthwash.
  • Have an appointment with the dentist every 6 months to check the oral health and the fillings condition
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