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Tooth-Colored Fillings – Odessa, TX

An Image-Friendly Cavity Solution

Female dental patient smiling and giving thumbs upAre you unhappy with the idea of getting a highly visible metal filling? Dr. Cobb is happy to offer you an alternative way to repair the cavities in your smile! With tooth-colored fillings, our team can restore the health of your teeth while also maintaining their natural appearance. You can continue to smile with confidence while also avoiding the long-term consequences of tooth decay! Give us a call today if you think tooth-colored fillings may be the right choice for you.

Why Choose Steve W. Cobb, DDS for Tooth-Colored Fillings?

  • Lifelike, Long-Lasting Materials
  • Laid-Back Atmosphere
  • Early Appointment Times Available

What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Illustration of tooth with tooth-colored filling in Odessa, TX

A tooth-colored filling is a type of dental restoration made out of composite resin. Unlike the metal amalgam used to create traditional fillings, composite resin can be shaded to look like a natural part of the tooth, allowing it to blend in with the rest of the smile. Furthermore, composite resin bonds directly with the enamel. This reduces the amount of undercutting needed to place the filling, allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth structure.

Tooth-colored fillings are recommended as an aesthetically pleasing way to repair cavities. Once the decayed portion of the tooth has been removed, the filling material can be used to fill the empty space. This allows the tooth to function normally again.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

Mirror showing tooth after filling has been placed

Placing a tooth-colored filling to repair a cavity involves the following steps:

  • The decayed or damaged parts of the tooth are removed.
  • The tooth is gently cleaned and rinsed.
  • A weak acid is applied to the tooth so that it can bond with the filling material more easily.
  • After the tooth has been rinsed and dried, the composite resin is carefully placed.
  • The composite resin is sculpted into the appropriate shape before being hardened in place with the help of a special dental light.
  • Our team checks your filling to make sure that it isn’t throwing off the balance of your bite. We may make adjustments if necessary.
  • Finally, the tooth is polished so that you can walk out of our office with your newly restored smile looking its best.

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

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Why have tooth-colored fillings become such a popular alternative to traditional amalgam ones? Obviously, there’s the fact that they provide a more aesthetically pleasing way to restore decayed teeth. But the benefits don’t stop at a natural appearance; because composite resin bonds with the enamel, it supports the tooth from within and makes it less likely to break. Furthermore, tooth-colored fillings don’t contain metals that might trigger sensitivities.

You may be worried about the durability of a tooth-colored filling. Rest assured, though, that this type of restoration can potentially last for a long time with the right care. In fact, it’s not unheard of to be able to keep the same tooth-colored filling for ten years or longer.

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