Transform your dental health and aesthetics with modern tooth-colored fillings in Paducah. At Smile Station Dental Care, we offer cutting-edge solutions to repair cavities and restore your smile’s natural beauty without compromising health or function.
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings, also known as composite resin fillings, are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Unlike traditional silver amalgam fillings, these fillings match the color of your teeth, providing an appealing and discrete restoration to fight cavities.
Benefits of Choosing Tooth-Colored Fillings:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Composite fillings match the natural color of your teeth, making them virtually invisible and perfect for visible cavities.
- Preserve Natural Tooth Structure: Less tooth structure needs to be removed compared to traditional metal fillings, preserving more of your natural tooth.
- Durability and Functionality: Composite fillings are durable and suited for both front and back teeth. They withstand normal biting forces, ensuring long-lasting durability.
- Temperature Resistance: These fillings contract and expand like natural teeth do, reducing the risk of cracks.
- Modern Materials: Our composite resin fillings are made of mercury-free, metal-free materials that mimic the natural color of your teeth.
Our Tooth-Colored Filling Procedure
- Consultation and Diagnosis: Dr. Scott Bridges will evaluate your dental health to determine if a filling is required. During this meeting, possible shades of the composite resin will be discussed to match with your teeth.
- Tooth Preparation and Decay Removal: After numbing the affected area, decay will be carefully removed while preserving as much of the healthy tooth structure as possible.
- Filling Application: The composite resin is applied in layers, shaped precisely, and hardened with a special curing light.
- Final Adjustments: After the resin is set, the restoration is cleaned, polished, and adjusted for a comfortable fit with your bite.
Compassionate Care, Exceptional Results
Our team, led by Dr. Bridges, is committed to providing expert dental care using the latest technologies and techniques. We prioritize patient comfort and satisfaction, ensuring every experience at our office is positive and beneficial.
Keep Your Smile Strong and Beautiful
Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and flossing. Regular dental check-ups will help monitor the condition of your fillings and ensure continued oral health.
Coverage for composite fillings depends on your insurance plan. Many plans cover tooth-colored fillings up to the cost of amalgam fillings, with potential out-of-pocket costs for the difference. Our Smile Station Dental Care office team can help you navigate your benefits and finance options.
With proper care, composite fillings can last 5 to 10 years or more. Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene practices will help maintain their longevity.
The tooth-colored filling procedure is typically painless. We use local anesthetics to numb the area and ensure your comfort while the decayed portion of the tooth is being removed and the filling applied.
Yes, composite resin fillings are versatile and can be used to restore both front and back teeth. They are strong enough to withstand the pressures of chewing.
Fillings That Blend Perfectly
Bring back your tooth’s function and natural appearance with Smile Station Dental Care. Call us today at (270) 408-1234 or visit us at 5504 Reidland Rd, Paducah, KY 42003 to schedule your appointment and learn more about our restorative options.