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Robstown Smiles is proud to offer composite fillings service in Robstown, Texas. Continue reading for more information about this popular tooth restoration method.
What are Composite Fillings?
Composite fillings are used to restore damaged or decayed tooth structure while remaining nearly invisible to the naked eye.
Composite fillings are commonly referred to as “tooth-colored fillings” or “white fillings”, as they are made up of a resin material that is custom-matched to the patient’s natural tooth shade prior to use. They are wildly popular due to their discreetness, making it almost impossible to tell that there is a filling present in the tooth at all.
How are Composite Fillings Done?
To begin the process of restoring your tooth with a composite tooth filling, your dentist will first numb the area with a local anesthetic.
They will then use a dental handpiece to remove the decay from the tooth, ensuring that there is no unhealthy tooth structure which may cause the filling to fail in the future.
The clean space in the tooth will then be filled with the composite tooth filling material, which may be used either in the form of a pliable putty or a flow-able liquid. The affordable dentist in Robstown will then place a curing light over the material to harden it, and the filling will be rounded and smoothed.
Your new filling is now complete, and you will be asked to refrain from eating or drinking for the next few hours, or until the numbness wears off. Other than refraining from eating sticky foods for the first day or so, your new composite tooth filling will not require any special care.
Composite Tooth Fillings in Robstown, Texas
Robstown Smiles is here to help you achieve the healthy and beautiful smile of your dreams with our teeth whitening professional. For more information about composite fillings in Robstown, Texas or to get scheduled, give us a call at 361-933-0124.