
Tooth-colored Fillings
What is Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings treatment is a procedure using a natural tooth-colored resin composite to restore the tooth decay, fractured or broken tooth, change the tooth color, and fill in the dental gap. The tooth-colored fillings look natural and have good appearances, so it is popular for Aesthetic dentistry.
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Which Conditions Need Fillings?
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• Tooth decay
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• Tooth erosion
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• Tooth becomes fractured or broken from an accident
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• Existed fillings problems such as breaking or failing out
Tooth-Colored Fillings Process
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The dentist will examine the oral condition and may X-ray to arrange the treatment plan
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The dentist will drill the decay area and leave a part of the tooth surface to attach the fillings composites
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The dentist will place the fillings composites and may use bonding agent to attach the composites on the tooth. Some bonding agents may require a blue light for activation. Then, the dentist will finish off by polishing the tooth.
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After the fillings process, the patient will be asked to do biting and chewing test to check the biting and chewing feelings.
Tooth-Colored Fillings Duration
Tooth-colored fillings treatment usually takes 1-2 hours depends on the case’s difficulty.
Lifespan of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings can last for 10 years or more, according to good oral care and regular appointments with the dentist.
Results of Tooth-Colored Fillings
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• The tooth is strong and withstand the chewing force
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• Minimal loss of natural tooth compared with amalgam fillings
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• The composite is heat-resistant, so it does not cause tooth sensitivity while consuming hot or cold food
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• No mercury substance
Tooth-Colored Fillings Aftercare
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• in case of front tooth fillings, avoid chewing or biting hard food
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• brush the teeth twice a day
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• use dental floss and mouthwash
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• have an appointment with the dentist every 6 months to check the oral health and the fillings condition
Frequently Asked Questions
Q : Does tooth-colored fillings treatment cause sensitivity?
A : The patient may have sensitivity during the tooth-colored fillings treatment because the decayed tooth is near the pulp. Anesthetics can be injected to eliminate the sensitivity.