Durable Dental Fillings

Even with the best oral hygiene practices, cavities can develop. The good news is that getting a dental filling is a simple and virtually painless procedure that restores your teeth to their full form, health, and function. At Calm Spring Dental, we are all about maintaining long-term healthy smiles.

What Are Dental Fillings and What Are Their Uses?

Unlike the rest of the body, the teeth cannot heal themselves when decayed, damaged, or infected. Fillings are dental materials designed to repair cavities and restore the health, form, function, integrity of decayed teeth. They also offer a restorative dentistry solution for chipped, broken, fractured, or worn teeth. Dental fillings provide a long-lasting restorative solution and are affordable as compared to more involved treatments.

What Are the Common Dental Filling Materials?

There are various types of filling materials. The one that works best for you will depend on the extent of the decay and the desired aesthetic outcomes. The most common filling materials are amalgam (silver), composite resin, and porcelain.

Amalgam or silver fillings have been around for decades. The material is very strong and durable and is the most affordable option. However, the silver color can interfere with your smile.

Composite resin or tooth-colored fillings can be matched to the color of your teeth, with incredibly natural results. They work best to repair mid-sized cavities on teeth exposed to moderate chewing pressure. Composites work well to treat cavities on front teeth or restore chipped, broken, or worn teeth. They can also restore decayed back teeth, depending on the extent of the decay.

Porcelain or ceramic fillings can be closely color and texture-matched to your natural teeth, delivering natural-looking and feeling results. The material is stain-resistant and looks and feels just like your natural teeth. Porcelain fillings are incredibly strong and durable.

What Is the Dental Filling Procedure?

After administering a local anesthetic to numb the area, we will remove the decayed portion of the tooth. Next, we will clean, sterilize, and fill the cavity with a material designed to restore its form, health, function, and integrity. Depending on the type of filling, we may use a curing light to harden the material.

How Can You Prevent Tooth Decay?

The best way to maintain a healthy smile is to brush and floss daily and schedule your twice-a-year dental exams at Calm Spring Dental. Maintaining meticulous oral care will lower your risk of future cavities and gum disease. If, however, you develop tooth decay, keeping up with your preventive dental visits will allow for early intervention while treatment is easiest and most comfortable.

Dental Fillings Near Me

Contact Calm Spring Dental in San Antonio, TX, to schedule your routine dental exam and cleaning. If we uncover early signs of decay, we will treat your tooth using a dental filling to ensure the condition does not progress. We are committed to delivering care and services that exceed your expectations. Call us today!