Stamford Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth Colored Fillings Many people are plagued with the fear of snapping their head back and having a good laugh because of all the metal fillings in their mouth. If you have a mouth full of amalgam or “silver” fillings you are no stranger to this. This embarrassing situation is now a thing of the past. For over 150 years cavities were filled with numerous different types of metals, including silver and mercury. It was easy to see when a person had fillings from the grey material they had in their teeth. We are proud to say that with time came progress and the composite fillings. Composites are made from numerous shades of resin and are designed to match the shade of your teeth. Once it has been applied and cured, it cannot be detected or seen by the naked eye. Composites do not conduct heat or cold, darken, or create a grey hue the way that an old filling did. If you need a filling in a tooth that is decayed, broken or worn down, or just want to replace an unattractive metal filling we will be more than happy to supply a more discreet option. Composite fillings are beautiful in appearance, almost as strong as your natural tooth and bonded to your natural tooth. Bonding limits the chance of leaks, reinforces the structure of the tooth, and almost completely eliminates the possibility of the filling falling out. Our experienced dentists, using state-of-the-art technology, will speed the process and keep discomfort to a minimum. Once the decay, damage, or silver is removed, the resin is put in place and carefully shaped. The material is adjusted to keep the integrity of your original bite and then cured with a special light until it is hardened. This procedure takes place in one visit and doesn’t have any special post-appointment requirements. The new restoration is smoothed and polished; it will be undetectable to you or anyone else. Most insurance programs cover this procedure, only you and your dentist will know what’s in there when you smile. Contact us today to learn more about our Stamford Tooth Color Fillings