Tooth Colored Fillings in Houston, TX

Tooth decay and cavities are some of the biggest threats to oral health. Before they worsen and result in total tooth loss, it is best to get treatment right away. Lava Dental offers tooth-colored fillings in Houston, TX.

Seamless Cavity Repair That Blends with Your Smile

A tooth-colored filling, also called a dental filling, is a restoration specifically used to fill in an area of one or more teeth that have become decayed. Dental decay, known as a cavity, can infiltrate a tooth and cause it to become weak. Over time, the decay essentially eats into the tooth to reach the inner pulp. Before the decay is allowed to reach this point, it’s removed and replaced with a tooth-colored composite resin filling.

When is a Dental Filling Needed?

If you ignore a cavity long enough, the tooth will require a full root canal, which can cause the tooth to become weakened over time. To protect the tooth and get rid of the underlying decay, we recommend having a filling placed. Fillings are simple restorations that our dentists can match to the color of your existing smile.

Do I Need Dental Fillings?

In many cases, you won’t know you have a cavity until you come in for an exam. During the exam, we use a special instrument to look for dark areas or soft spots in a tooth. X-rays further help us identify these trouble areas. If you have a cavity, we recommend filling it sooner rather than later.

What Happens During the Dental Filling Process?

We first numb the area of the mouth that needs filling. The decay is then completely removed from the tooth. The next step is to prep the tooth for the new composite filling. We do this by applying an etching gel into the small hole, washing it away, and then packing the hole with resin.

The resin is cured and hardened with a special dental light. We can place multiple fillings in the same area, and we recommend coming in for treatment as soon as we find that you have a cavity.

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Don’t let decay or cavities ruin your oral health. Lava Dental can help restore your radiant smile with tooth-colored fillings in Houston, TX.