White Tooth-Colored Fillings in Huntington Beach
Natural-Looking Restorations
Fillings That Blend With Your Smile
Cavities happen, even to patients who take good care of their teeth. When they do, the filling material makes a difference. At SeaGate Family Dental in Huntington Beach, we use tooth-colored composite resin to restore decayed or damaged teeth, so the result blends naturally with the rest of your smile.
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Composite Resin
What Are White Fillings?
White fillings, also called composite or tooth-colored fillings, are made from a resin material matched to the shade of your natural teeth. Unlike traditional silver amalgam fillings, they are not visible when you smile, talk, or laugh. Composite resin also bonds directly to the tooth structure, which means less healthy tooth material needs to be removed to place the filling.
Common Uses
When Are White Fillings Used?
To treat cavities in teeth that are visible when you smile
To replace old silver fillings that have worn down or cracked
To repair minor chips or cracks in a tooth
To restore a tooth that has had decay removed
The Procedure
What to Expect
Evaluation
We identify the area of decay or damage using X-rays and a clinical exam.
Preparation
The decayed portion of the tooth is removed and the area is cleaned.
Placement
The composite resin is applied in layers, each hardened with a curing light.
Shaping & Polishing
The filling is shaped to match your bite and polished so it feels smooth and natural.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia. Most straightforward fillings are completed in a single appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Think You Have a Cavity?
If you think you may have a cavity or have been told you need a filling, schedule an appointment at SeaGate Family Dental in Huntington Beach and we will take a look.
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