When you hear your dentist mention fillings, do you immediately think of grayish-black amalgam fillings?
Some offices may still use amalgam fillings to treat decay, but not Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental office. Here, we use tooth-colored fillings to restore smiles and change lives. You might think of them as a cosmetic twist on an important restorative dentistry service.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings, also known as composite fillings, aren’t made of metals, the way that amalgams are. That means that, unlike amalgams, they won’t change shape over time or become brittle and crack, allowing for bacterial reinvasion. Instead, they’ll remain strong and supportive for years to come, preserving your natural tooth structure in the process.
And what’s more, tooth-colored fillings can be shaded to exactly match the color of your teeth. Instead of standing out and causing you to feel self-conscious about your smile, they’ll blend right now. No one but you and Dr. Carmen will ever have to know you have them.
Do you need fillings? Don’t put off treatment any longer. Call Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental office today to schedule an appointment with us. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have about tooth-colored fillings or any of our other services. Get in touch with us today. We serve patients from The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Moore, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.
People avoid the dentist for a variety of reasons. In some cases, it’s because of dental anxiety. In others, it’s because a condition that makes sitting in dental chairs for long periods uncomfortable. But for still others, the reason has more to do with a busy lifestyle than anything else.