Tooth-colored fillings fill a tooth with a strong chemically bonded material that can be matched to the color of your tooth. This makes the filling nearly invisible. These natural white-colored bonded fillings are 90 to 95% as strong as a natural non-cavity healthy tooth.
The composite resins used in today’s tooth-colored restorations were introduced in the 1960’s, and over the last 50 years have undergone continual improvements in durability, color stability, and quality. Today, tooth-colored fillings are actually bonded to the tooth, thus less drilling is required.
Major benefits of tooth-colored restoration
- Beautiful in appearance
- Completed in a single visit
- No filling leaks
- Less chance of tooth cracking
Appearance
Tooth-colored filling material is matched to your individual tooth color. The materials used for front teeth have a high shine, whereas the materials for back teeth are designed for strength. Tooth-colored restorations look natural and can be virtually undetectable.
Durability
A small tooth-colored filling could last a lifetime, and larger such fillings can be expected to last many years. The factors that determine the life span of a particular tooth-colored filling include: the biting force on the filling, the size of the filling relative to the tooth (smaller fillings will usually be more durable than larger fillings), and how teeth are cleaned and maintained.
Noticeability
A new filling should feel natural, like your own teeth. You should not notice anything particularly different. It should be smooth and comfortable. There is a period that you might feel some sensitivity to temperature after the procedure. This is temporary.
Call Belitz Dental today at 402-393-8444 and make an appointment for a Tooth-colored filling consultation!