Tooth-Colored Fillings- Grand Prairie, TX

Durable, Discreet Restorations for Cavities & Tooth Decay

A tooth with a composite resin filling

It used to be that when you had a cavity or tooth decay, your dentist would repair the damage with a dark, noticeable amalgam metal filling. Today, however, durable, natural-looking tooth-colored fillings in Grand Prairie made of composite resin have become the gold standard. These restorations not only protect and restore the tooth from decay and damage, but they are also color matched to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth, so nobody will ever need to know you’ve had “work done” on your smile!

Why Choose Care 32 Dental of Grand Prairie for Tooth-Colored Fillings? 

  • High-Quality, Natural Looking Materials Used
  • Dental Insurance Friendly
  • Saturday Hours Available

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Teeth before and after composite resin fillings

Dental fillings repair tooth structure that has been damaged by decay, protecting the tooth and keeping it healthier in the long run.

Tooth colored fillings are made of a durable, long-lasting composite resin in the form of a putty-like mixture of ultrafine plastic and glass particles that are then hardened with a curing light.

Composite resin contains no metal at all, making it potentially safer than traditional metal fillings, and can even be shaded to match your natural tooth color so nobody will ever know you had a cavity in the first place.

The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling

A man getting a tooth-colored filling

In most cases, your entire tooth-colored filling procedure can be done in just one appointment. First, your dentist will numb your mouth. Once you are comfortable, the damaged area of your tooth will be removed, and the remaining structure will be sanitized. Next, a color-matched composite will be applied to the tooth in layers, until all the lost enamel has been replaced. Next a special ultraviolet curing light will be used to sculpt and reshape the filling and trim off any excess material. The final result will then be polished, and you’ll be free to go and use your treated tooth as you normally would!

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

A man smiling in a mirror

Tooth colored fillings offer many benefits over traditional amalgam metal fillings, including:

  • A natural looking appearance. Not only will the resin be custom shaded, but it also won’t cause the surrounding tooth to look gray over time like amalgam metal fillings can.
  • Composite resin directly bonds to the tooth, making the attachment more stable.
  • Less enamel must be removed to make room for composite resin fillings, allowing you to preserve more of the tooth’s natural structure.
  • Ideal for patients with metal allergies or sensitivities.
  • Healthier option in the long term because it cannot expand and contract like amalgam metal, weakening the tooth.
  • Just as durable as metal fillings, often lasting 7+ years.