Tooth-Colored Fillings – San Marcos, TX
Treat Your Cavities and Regain Your Beautiful Smile
Dentists have been repairing decayed teeth with fillings since at least the mid-1800s, but the process is much more comfortable and effective now than it was in the past. For one thing, our San Marcos dental office uses Whisper Jet to comfortably remove decay without drilling. We can also treat cavities sooner thanks to DIAGNOdent!
But outside of these technologies, fillings themselves have changed. Instead of relying on metal fillings, known as amalgams, we use tooth-colored fillings here in San Marcos. Call us to find out if you might benefit from this kind of restorative dental care.
Why Choose San Marcos Gentle Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Lifelike, Long-Lasting Restorations
- Advanced Cavity Detection Technology
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Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Made of durable composite resin, tooth-colored fillings resemble the color of teeth, so they don’t stand out. Compare this with amalgam fillings, which are an unattractive, dark gray color. Patients who have had amalgam fillings in the past might hesitate to seek help because they don’t want to mar their smile further. But with tooth-colored fillings, you don’t have to worry about how the finished results will look.
Beyond this, tooth-colored fillings are more supportive than amalgam fillings. Amalgam is an inflexible material that can change shape with temperature changes. Because of this, teeth can crack, increasing your risk of bacterial reinvasion. Compare this with the composite resin used for tooth-colored fillings. Composite resin is more flexible and actually bonds to teeth. The result is a more natural filling. What’s more, because tooth-colored fillings bond with teeth in a way that amalgam fillings don’t, you can keep more of your natural smile.