Tooth-Colored Fillings – Everett, WA
Treat Cavities Without Drawing Attention to Them
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 90 percent of adults have had a cavity at some point, and that statistic hasn’t drastically changed since 1999. Fortunately, you no longer need to highlight the damage to your tooth with a noticeable metal filling. Today, we use highly durable, biocompatible materials that blend in with your smile and look virtually indistinguishable from your natural tooth. To learn more about tooth-colored fillings in Everett, call our office!
Why Choose Albright Family Dental for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Comprehensive Dentistry for the Entire Family
- Advanced & Accurate Diagnostic Imaging
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings are used to fill the spaces left behind by deteriorated dental structure due to decay. They act to not only restore your original tooth’s structure, but they also guard the vulnerable underlying layers of teeth by sealing them off from harmful oral bacteria. The fillings themselves are made from biocompatible composite resin, which is a tooth-colored, putty-like material that’s able to fuse with your natural enamel for a tight and resilient hold.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Tooth-colored fillings can be completed in a single appointment, and the process is minimally invasive, so it’s not painful. Dr. Kaopua will begin by clearing any decayed dental structure and sanitizing the tooth, making sure that no bacteria become trapped beneath the filling once it’s placed. After the tooth is clean, Dr. Kaopua will color match the composite resin putty to the shade of your natural tooth, filling the structure with it before curing it with UV light. Once cured, he will then texturize it to resemble your natural tooth and check your bite, making any fine-tuning adjustments last.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings in Everett provide patients with a wide range of benefits, and have virtually no downsides. Some of the advantages of this treatment and technique include:
- Minimally invasive, allowing our team to preserve more of your natural dental structure.
- Natural-looking results that will help you smile confidently.
- Ability to last for five or more years with good oral hygiene.
- Quick treatment that can typically be completed in a single hour-long visit, depending on how many fillings you need.
- Reduced sensitivity in the affected tooth.