Tooth-colored fillings in Fort Collins can repair your teeth and restore your smile. Dr. Ryan Rush's mastery of cosmetic and restorative dentistry can give you a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile.
Here are five benefits of tooth-colored fillings.
1. Quick Treatment
Tooth-colored fillings make treating tooth decay easier than ever. It's quick, painless, and takes less than an hour to treat one or a couple of cavities. First, we numb your gums and teeth in the affected area, remove infected material, and clean the tooth. Next, we use tooth-colored resin to fill the cavity and rebuild the tooth's structure, shaping the composite material and curing it for ultimate stability.
2. Attractive and Natural-Looking
Unlike silver or gold fillings, tooth-colored fillings match your teeth and are inconspicuous. No one will be able to tell you've had a tooth filling, even when you belly-laugh or sing at karaoke night with your friends. All anyone will see is beautiful white teeth!
3. Long-Lasting and Reliable
Caring for your teeth, gums, and dental fillings can ensure your restorations last for years. We recommend brushing twice daily, flossing once daily, and visiting the dentist for routine exams and cleanings. Also, be sure to avoid hard, sticky, or sharp foods that can damage your fillings. Finally, never bite your nails, chew on pen caps, or rip packages open with your teeth.
4. Preserves More Healthy Tooth Structure
Composite resin bonds to teeth, meaning we don't need to remove as much healthy tooth structure to place the filling like with gold or silver fillings. With tooth-colored fillings, we can treat your cavity in a conservative way that maintains your dental structure.
5. Mercury-Free and Metal-Free
Silver fillings contain low traces of mercury, which is why many people opt for tooth-colored fillings. Composite resin is metal-free and mercury-free, making it a perfect solution for those with metal allergies or who don't want mercury in their mouths.
Contact Your Fort Collins Dentist Today
Contact our dentist's office in Fort Collins to schedule an appointment with our team. We offer restorative options for treating tooth decay and damage, including tooth-colored fillings and dental crowns. All of our treatments are custom-tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, so your smile looks and feels fantastic.
We look forward to seeing you at Rush Ryan, DDS!