Tooth-Colored Fillings Boston

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

If you need a new filling or want old metal ones replaced, we will likely suggest a filling made from composite resin. This durable material can be tinted to match your enamel so it restores your tooth and lets you retain a natural-looking smile. Composite resin bonds directly to teeth to form a barrier against decay and strengthen your tooth for years to come. The result is a strong, healthy, and beautiful smile.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

After examining your tooth and determining that you’re a good candidate for a tooth-colored filling, the first step will be to numb the area and then remove any decayed or damaged enamel.

From there, an etching agent will be applied so the resin will better adhere to the surface. Finally, the color-matched resin will be applied to literally fill the space, and the result will be a tooth that looks like nothing was ever wrong with it.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings offer several advantages compared to older metal ones. The most obvious is that they are designed to blend in and don’t stick out whenever a person smiles, laughs, or takes a big bite.

Unlike metal, the resin actually forms a bond with the enamel, creating a more effective seal against bacteria. They don’t respond to temperature like traditional fillings, which reduces sensitivity as well as the risk of the filling cracking down the line.