Repair Your Tooth and Restore Oral Health with Tooth-colored Fillings
Tooth decay is one of the most common oral conditions. Luckily, it’s easily treatable with composite dental fillings. Dental fillings offered at Richard D. Weigand, DDS, provide aesthetic benefits and are strong and long-lasting. Enjoy a healthy, cavity-free smile with composite fillings in Spokane, Washington.
How are composite fillings placed?
Composite fillings offer the best solution. The treatment is also simple and relatively painless. To restore your tooth with a filling, the dentist examines your tooth with dental X-rays. If only a dental filling is needed, the dentist will gently remove the decayed/damaged portions of your tooth and clean the area thoroughly until all traces of infection are gone.
Then, we’ll carefully fill your tooth with composite resin and sculpt it to the desired shape. Next, we’ll use a special curing light to harden the filling material and reshape it once more until your bite looks and feels natural. Finally, the restoration will be polished to achieve a glossy appearance.
After placing a filling, you can resume your everyday activities without disruptions. The only precaution is to avoid chewing or consuming hot foods and drinks for at least two hours until the anesthesia wears off. This helps prevent accidental burns or bites to your tongue or cheeks. You may experience mild sensitivity, but this should subside after a few days. If discomfort persists, talk to your dentist.
What are the benefits of composite fillings?
Amalgam fillings WERE the go-to restoration for repairing cavities and minor tooth decay. While metal fillings did the job, they have aesthetic and safety concerns. Composite fillings are created from safe and tooth-colored materials to provide the ultimate tooth restoration.
Here are the many benefits of composite fillings.
- Aesthetics: Composite fillings can be color-matched with natural enamel. This ensures your dental fillings are virtually indistinguishable when in your mouth. This way, we can repair tooth decay or damage without leaving evidence of dental work.
- Durability: Although composites are moldable in their raw form, they are unbelievably strong when they harden. Composite fillings are resilient enough to repair tooth damage, even in the back teeth, which involve heavy grinding and chewing.
- Safety: Amalgam fillings contain mercury, which can pose a safety concern to your oral and systemic health. Composites are made from safe, non-toxic materials, making them a safe option for smile restoration.
- Versatility: Composite fillings don’t just treat tooth decay. Composites can address chipped, cracked, and worn-down teeth. Composite fillings can also enhance stained teeth and fill black triangles between teeth.
- Enhanced protection: Composite fillings bond chemically with the tooth to form a tight seal against future bacterial infiltrations.
Composite fillings can last several years with proper maintenance. However, diligent care is paramount to enhance the durability and aesthetics of your fillings. Also, visit your dentist at least twice annually for routine cleanings and check-ups. Lastly, avoid staining substances and refrain from using your teeth to chew or bite anything other than food.
Is it time for dental fillings in Spokane, WA?
Don’t let tooth decay or damage hold you back. Call (509) 485-8620 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Weigand to restore your smile with high-quality dental fillings. Let’s help you achieve a healthy, damage-free smile.