Fillings

Repair Your Smile With Fillings in Fort Worth, TX

Fillings are used to restore and strengthen a tooth following treatment for decay. The cavity is thoroughly treated, all signs of decay are removed, and the filling is applied.

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Fillings in Fort Worth

Fillings enable dentists to repair teeth and preserve smiles. It is important to place a filling before the decay becomes severe. If you have not seen your dentist in Fort Worth for a recent cleaning and checkup, be sure to schedule an appointment. If you are experiencing a toothache, this could mean you have a cavity, so it is important to come and see us right away before the decay worsens.

Why are Fillings Important?

Thousands of different sources can help bacteria make their way into your mouth and turn into plaque. The bacteria will begin to build up in layers, called plaque, all around the teeth and start to eat away at the tooth’s enamel with the acid they release.

When a tooth begins to decay due to the bacteria and acid, it forms what is known as a “cavity.” A cavity cannot be repaired on its own, so it is vital that dentists stop the damage from becoming worse via a filling.

Before there was a professional dental solution, cavities couldn’t be repaired, and decay would work its way until a tooth decayed all the way down to the nerves. When this happened, the only thing left to do was to extract the tooth. But with the help of research and modern technology, composite fillings are now available to match the shade of a tooth for a subtle and effective way to repair the damage caused by plaque and bacteria.

How Are Fillings Performed?

Patients are given a local anesthetic. Then the tooth decay is removed. After Dr. Damon or Dr. Dupree removes the decay, your tooth will have a filling placed. Today we exclusively use a composite tooth filling material. This is the most esthetic and is tooth-colored. 

What Are The Different Types of Fillings?

There are two popular types of fillings: amalgam or composite fillings. 

Amalgam Fillings

An amalgam filling is a more old-fashioned type of filling made of silver, tin, copper, zinc, and mercury to make a silver mold. The material is molded into the drilled hole and solidifies throughout the day to take its permanent shape in the tooth.

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings are more popular these days, as they’re made out of a material somewhat like modeling clay that hardens when a curing light is applied. These fillings are synthetic resins that will look like the color of the rest of your tooth when they harden. 

This is the more popular option because they look discreet and natural.  With the help of evolving technology and research, composite filling’s durability and longevity have been approved over the past decade.

What Are the Symptoms of a Cavity? 

Some people can feel a cavity coming on – whether it’s developing a sensitivity to hot or cold foods, feeling pain in a particular tooth throughout the day or when eating, or pain that is emphasized with sweets. It’s essential to get a tooth filled as soon as possible to prevent further damage from being done or needing a more serious procedure, like a root canal. 

Scheduling annual or semi-annual trips to the dentist for a routine cleaning is a proactive way to ensure you have a healthy smile. If you feel like you may need a filling or simply want a routine check-up and cleaning, schedule a consultation with Texas Implant and Dental Center today to have your questions answered and teeth checked out.

Call Us Today To Schedule Your Appointment For Fillings in Fort Worth 

For more information on the types of fillings available at Texas Implant and Dental Center, schedule an appointment with us today.

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Dr. Damon’s vast experience in specialized dentistry & his impressionable chairside manner has given him an excellent reputation, and he is trusted by many in the Fort Worth area. 

As a specialized implant center, our experts can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. However, we offer a wide variety of dental services to cater to you and your family’s every dental need. In addition, our unique approach to patient care has allowed us to form lasting relationships for years to come. Call us today to schedule.

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