Tooth-Colored Fillings
Justsmile family dental clinic in Rajkot offers both restorative and cosmetic dentistry services. If you have broken or stained teeth, hideous gaps, black gums, or crooked teeth, we are here to make them look flashy yet natural. Tooth-colored fillings are a comprehensive cosmetic treatment by which your smile can be enhanced. A person of any age can need to have a cavity filled. We understand that filling can be stressful and painful for both adults and children. Thus, our expert dentists take proper measures to provide you a safe and comfortable environment. With our updated technological equipment, we assure you that the tooth-colored filling is strong and lasts for a longer period. We ensure that you get high-quality care at our clinic.
FAQs
What are tooth-colored fillings made of?
Tooth-colored fillings are made of resin reinforced with glass particles. This gives them a shiny and glossy look. Initially, they are soft like pudding but get hardened in the mouth when treated with curing light. They are strong, safe, and durable. They can be customized according to the tooth color.
What are the benefits of tooth-colored fillings?
Some of the benefits of tooth-colored fillings are:
- They are strong, thus less possibility to crack
- They are repairable
- They give a natural look and are aesthetically-pleasing
- There is no health risk associated with tooth-colored fillings
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
Tooth-colored fillings are durable than silver fillings. The bonding strength and compression of resin material improve over the years. The factors affecting the longevity of the filling include the size of the filling and dental hygiene.
How to make tooth-colored filling last longer?
Tooth-colored fillings typically last for ten years. But with proper dental hygiene, it can even last for a lifetime. Brushing and flossing every day keep teeth healthy and strong. You should follow a healthy diet that is beneficial for your oral health. Along with this, you should do dental cleaning twice a year.
Are tooth-colored fillings safer than silver fillings?
Both tooth-colored fillings and silver fillings are safe and reliable on the basis of scientific evidence. But tooth-colored has the upper hand because less removal of tooth structure is involved. In the case of silver fillings, it is necessary to remove the healthy tooth material so to fill it with amalgam. In contrast, with tooth-colored fillings, only the decayed part of the tooth is to be removed.
How will tooth-colored fillings feel?
Tooth-colored fillings can be customized according to the shade of your teeth. It gives a natural look. After the effect of anesthesia is over, you can feel the experience of the same teeth. Your filing, thus, is comfortable and smooth. Therefore, it is undetectable if any of your teeth have any fillings.
How long is the procedure of tooth-colored fillings?
Though the time duration of the procedure depends on the cavity of the teeth, it usually lasts for one hour. Thus, it takes just a single visit to get the whole procedure done.