Almost every adult will develop at least one cavity at some point. To protect the teeth from further damage, it is essential to repair decayed teeth with dental fillings. At Imprint Dental, we offer tooth-colored restorations made to seamlessly match your natural tooth structure. We are all about enhancing your oral health and delivering beautiful, healthy smiles!

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Tooth-colored fillings are dental restorations made of a biocompatible composite resin material made to match the color of your natural tooth enamel. In their earlier versions, these types of fillings were only suited for small to mid-sized cavity repair and were usually used on front teeth. However, advances in the material's composition now make it possible for tooth-colored fillings to repair any tooth, even the molars exposed to significant wear.

Tooth-colored fillings are dental restorations made of a biocompatible composite resin material made to match the color of your natural tooth enamel. In their earlier versions, these types of fillings were only suited for small to mid-sized cavity repair and were usually used on front teeth. However, advances in the material’s composition now make it possible for tooth-colored fillings to repair any tooth, even the molars exposed to significant wear.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

What Are the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Here's a look at some of the benefits of tooth-colored fillings:

They deliver seamless results: Unlike silver amalgam fillings with their dark color, the tooth-colored material blends in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth, delivering beautiful, healthy smiles.
They are mercury-free: Amalgam fillings contain mercury, and even though the FDA considers them safe for cavity repair, many people continue to have concerns.
They are metal free: Composites don't contain metal, making them perfect for people with metal allergies.
They bond to the tooth structure: The composite material forms a bond with the tooth structure, reducing the chances the filling will leak or fall out.
They don't react to temperature changes: Metal fillings contract and expand with temperature changes, often causing damage to the teeth that host them, unlike composite fillings that are metal-free and don't react to temperature changes.
They are conservative restorations: When treating cavities, tooth-colored fillings require the removal of less of the healthy tooth structure than traditional fillings.

What Is the Tooth-Colored Filling Procedure?

Dr. Price will numb the area using a local anesthetic for your comfort. He will remove the decayed or damaged tooth structure, clean and disinfect the area, and place the opaque filling material in the space. He will use a special light to cure and harden the material.

Dr. Price will polish the restoration to match the sheen of your natural tooth enamel. With proper oral hygiene, your tooth-colored restoration will enhance your smile for 15 years or even longer.