Tooth-Colored Fillings

Patient education and awareness have led to a decline in cavities, but they are still highly prevalent. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that 26 percent of adults between ages 20 and 64 have untreated tooth decay. 

If you’re one of the millions of people who have a cavity, we want you to know that we are here to help you. Using durable tooth-colored fillings at our Edmond dental office, Dr. Joseph Tucker removes tooth decay and restores the health, beauty, and function of your tooth.

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

We’ve seen some truly remarkable advances in dentistry, including the types of materials we use. Tooth-colored fillings are a blend of resin and glass particles that results in a translucent material that mimics tooth enamel and that we can customize to match the shade of your teeth. You may also hear them referred to as composite fillings or dental composites.

Why Do You Use Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Our patients appreciate tooth-colored fillings because they resemble tooth enamel, and we can customize the shade to create a seamless repair that no one, not even you, will notice. But the benefits of composite fillings go beyond mere aesthetics.

When we place a composite tooth filling at our Edmond dental office, we bond the material directly to your tooth without having to remove much of its structure. It is always better for your oral health to preserve healthy tooth structure for as long as possible.

You may remember or even have a silver amalgam filling, and for decades they were the go-to material when dentists needed a strong, durable filling. The drawbacks with silver fillings are that they leave a noticeable dark spot in your smile and also require the removal of a significant amount of tooth structure. Over time, amalgam fillings also expand and contract and can cause tooth fractures.

We Can Help You Avoid Cavities

You already know that you need to be conscientious with your oral hygiene, including brushing at least twice a day and flossing once. If you want to be sure your teeth and gums are healthy, however, you need to stay current with routine dental exams and teeth cleanings. 

These appointments allow Dr. Tucker to check in with your dental health every six months to see if there are any problems developing that we should know about. Teeth cleanings with our skilled hygienist allow us to look for signs of gum disease and clean your teeth in a way that your brushing and flossing alone can’t do.

Have a Toothache? Call Us So We Can Help You

If you have a toothache or have noticed a dark spot on your tooth and think you might have a cavity, call Edmond Dental at Deer Creek so we can see if you need a tooth-colored filling. We also offer emergency appointments, so if you are in pain, we can probably see you the same day to provide the relief you need.