At Lockwood Family Dental, we offer tooth-colored dental fillings to restore and protect your teeth. Fillings are commonly used to repair damage from cavities, cracks, fractures, or chips. By “filling in” the damaged areas, they restore the tooth’s shape, improve its appearance, and reinforce the tooth’s natural structure.
What Are Dental Fillings Made Of?
While traditional fillings are made from silver amalgam, we use composite (tooth-colored) materials that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Not only do these fillings offer a more aesthetic result, but they also preserve more of your original tooth structure, promoting better long-term oral health.
In most cases, your dental filling can be completed in a single visit. Our dental team will prepare the tooth by thoroughly cleaning it and removing any decayed or damaged tissue. Once the composite material is applied and shaped to match your tooth, it will be hardened and polished to perfection. For your comfort, a local anesthetic may be used during the procedure.
Schedule an appointment if you have questions about tooth-colored fillings!