Durable and Aesthetic Tooth-Colored Fillings in Raleigh, NC

Gentle Cavity Treatment for Lasting Results

Tooth-colored, or composite, fillings are resin-based materials used to treat dental cavities. During a filling treatment, Dr. Chi applies a potent bonding agent and a blue-wave curing light to cement the fillings into the tooth cavity permanently. When properly bonded to the tooth structure, composite fillings can prevent cavities from progressing and restore teeth to excellent condition. Aside from cavities, they can help heal broken, chipped, or cracked teeth.

Composite resin, a glass- and plastic-ionomer material, creates tooth-colored fillings. They fit perfectly with your smile and can match the color of your natural teeth, making them almost invisible. In the past, the most common filling material was silver. However, because of their attractive appearance, tooth-colored fillings have become increasingly popular.

Unlike amalgam fillings, composite fillings don’t contain mercury. With proper maintenance and dental hygiene, they can last over ten years.

Tooth-Colored Fillings Treatment Process

Dr. Chi can perform a filling treatment on the same appointment as your routine exam and cleaning or separately. We will prioritize your comfort during the entire process by providing several sedative choices if you or your child has dental anxiety. If you take the appropriate and safe dosage, you can relax and undergo your treatment more pleasantly.

Once you or your child is at ease, Dr. Chi will cut out the cavity and use a special gel to clean and polish the surface. After that, she will use a tooth-colored filling to fill the hole. A curing light will solidify the filling, which is then meticulously polished to balance your bite.

Depending on the size of the cavity, a tooth-colored filling treatment might take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes per tooth. To maintain the strength and health of your fillings after treatment, we strongly advise you to avoid hard foods for a day. It is also best to maintain proper oral hygiene moving forward.

Durable Fillings for a Healthy Smile

Let nothing prevent you from showing your beautiful smile. Luma Dental Studio offers tooth-colored fillings in Raleigh to treat cavities and restore teeth. They are a long-lasting, mercury-free, and natural-looking solution for restoring your healthy smile.