Tooth Colored Fillings in Coppell, TX

While the main use for fillings is replacing tooth structure that has been damaged by decay, they have other uses as well. Tooth colored fillings could be used to cover the outer layer of the teeth to correct their shape and color. This is known as composite veneers. Composites could also be used as cements to attach a crown or veneer to the tooth surface, especially if they are made entirely from porcelain, since they form an incredibly strong bond to the tooth. Another very common use for tooth colored fillings is the repair of broken and chipped teeth, in order to correct their shape and form, and give you an amazing smile.

After numbing the tooth, the Coppell dentist will first remove all the decay and damage, making the tooth clean and ready to receive the filling. The tooth is then treated with an acidic gel, creating micro roughness on the tooth surface. This rough surface is then treated with a bonding agent, that infiltrates the micro roughness and makes the filling stick tightly to the tooth (unlike amalgam or silver fillings that need to be locked into the tooth by over preparing it, and weakening the tooth structure). Finally, the composite filling is added in layers, each about 2 mm thick, and exposed to a blue light source to harden it. This continues until the final layer is placed, which is carved and shaped to replicate the original shape, form and color of the tooth before it was damaged by decay, and this step requires incredible artistry.

The final step is removing any excess and polishing the filling to give a smooth, lustrous, shiny surface.

A properly placed cavity should feel just like the normal teeth, so you should expect to feel no different. However, in some cases when the cavity is very deep due to decay, it is expected to feel some pain or some sensitivity to hot and cold food and drinks for a few days, which subsides by time and needs no particular intervention. If you have never placed a filling before, you might expect a “funny feeling” of your teeth not closing together properly. This is also normal and will subside within a week or so.

You should continue your oral hygiene regimen as normal, brushing twice daily with Fluoride containing tooth paste, flossing as many times as you can, and using mouth wash if your dentist Coppell recommends it.

It is a well-known fact that fillings (regardless of their type) are not permanent, and need to be repaired or replaced every few years. Properly made tooth colored fillings are expected to last about 5 years with proper maintenance and excellent oral hygiene. Additionally, if they are properly maintained, the replacement procedure is very easy and is expected to go without much trouble in a single visit.

Visit a cosmetic dentist specialist like Dr. Emeka Abazie at Smiles By Design Dental if you want the greatest sort of dental care. Call right now at (469) 451-5020 to arrange an appointment or consultation if you live in Coppell, Texas.