Tooth-Colored Fillings – Coppell, TX
Help Your Little Star
Feel Their Best!
Tooth decay is the most common oral health problem that young children will have to deal with, and one of the first hurdles parents have to clear when it comes to maintaining their child’s smile. Thankfully, dealing with cavities doesn’t have to be stressful, for you or your loved ones.
If you live near Coppell, TX, tooth-colored fillings from Linda A. Steele, DDS can help your little star feel their best in no time at all! They’re a quick and easy way to deal with tooth decay of all kinds, and are designed to blend in perfectly with the enamel. If your little one is dealing with a cavity right now, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with us today!
Why Choose Linda A. Steele, DDS for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Dental Office Designed With You and Your Child’s Comfort in Mind
- Dedicated Pediatric Dentist with 25+ Years of Experience
- Accepts Most Kinds of Dental Insurance
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Dental fillings are a time-tested method of repairing teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay. You might be familiar with metal amalgam fillings, but these are largely outmoded in modern dentistry. Today, fillings are generally done using a composite resin, a putty that can be designed to perfectly match the color of the enamel. It contains no metal at all, making it a safer and more comfortable alternative to amalgam.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Tooth-colored fillings can generally be completed within just a single appointment, often within as little as a single hour. It’s a simple and painless process, done with the comfort of your child in mind.
The first step of the process will be to numb the area of the child’s mouth where the filling will need to be completed. We’ll also administer sedation at this time if your child is a bit nervous, and if you request it.
Once this is done, the procedure can begin in earnest. We’ll start by removing any decayed sections of enamel and thoroughly sanitizing the interior of the tooth, removing any bacteria that are causing issues. We’ll then apply the composite resin to the tooth in small layers, continuing until the cavity has been filled entirely.
The resin will be hardened by using a specialized light, after which any excess material will be removed. Your child’s tooth will be polished, and the procedure will be complete!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Metal amalgam fillings, once the standard for restorative care, are now rarely used to repair the teeth. There are several reasons for this, some of which are obvious: tooth-colored resin blends in much more easily than metal, making them a better choice from an aesthetic perspective.
Composite resin is also capable of bonding to the tooth much more easily than metal, which means that they tend to be more stable. They also require less of the enamel to be removed for the fillings to be put in place.
Once they’re completed, they also tend to be much more comfortable. Metal will generally expand and contract when exposed to extreme temperatures, which leads to sensitivity.
Tooth-colored fillings are a marvel of modern dentistry, and are capable of doing incredible things for your child’s teeth. Make an appointment with us today and we’ll help your little star smile their brightest in no time at all!