At Smile Line Dentistry in the Lone Tree Office Park area of Antioch, CA, we’re dedicated to preserving your natural smile through our comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services. Our expert team specializes in composite fillings, combining aesthetic beauty with durability to restore both the appearance and function of your teeth.
Whether addressing cavities or repairing a damaged tooth, our advanced techniques ensure that your fillings are precise, comfortable, and built to last. Trust Smile Line Dentistry to enhance your smile with gentle, state-of-the-art care, keeping it healthy and vibrant for years to come.
Fillings are generally completed in a single visit. While your tooth is numb, your dentist carefully removes any decay or fractures. The area is then thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the new filling. A special medication may be applied for extra protection if the decay is near the tooth's nerve.
Once prepared, the filling is expertly placed, shaped, and polished to restore your tooth’s natural form and function. Initially, you might experience some sensitivity to heat and cold, but this should diminish as your tooth adapts to the filling.
After your procedure, you’ll receive detailed care instructions. Maintaining good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular dental check-ups will help ensure the longevity of your new fillings.
Dental amalgam is a dental filling used to treat cavities caused by tooth decay. Dental amalgam is a metal mixture of liquid (elemental) mercury and powdered silver. Dental amalgams are long-lasting and cost-effective, used for over a century.
A composite (tooth-colored) filling is an aesthetically pleasing alternative to silver fillings. However, composite fillings are more delicate and may need to be replaced at some point. They will provide you with a gorgeous smile for many years with proper care.
Dental porcelain and ceramics make ceramic fillings of the highest quality. These tooth-colored fillings are the most stain- and wear-resistant alternative in the tooth-colored fillings category, providing durable, appealing, and long-lasting results.
It's critical to remember the following immediately following the insertion of a new filling:
You may have a period of persistent numbness following your dental visit. Within an hour or two, the normal sensation should return.
However, until the anesthetic wears off entirely, it's critical to avoid accidentally biting or harming your lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue. When eating, drinking hot liquids, or smoking, be cautious.
It's normal for a tooth to feel a bit sensitive after a filling has been placed. When you eat cold or hot meals and beverages, you may feel a twinge. Within a few days, the sensitivity should go away on its own.
Our practice uses the most up-to-date generations of solid and long-lasting filler materials. Your new filling should survive for many years with proper oral hygiene and routine care.
Even the best fillings may need to be replaced, or extra dental work may be required in cases of severe tooth decay or harm to the underlying tooth.
When a tooth's structural integrity is compromised by dental decay, a filling rebuilds its natural structure and restores its strength and function.
Because tooth decay is one of the most common dental issues afflicting both children and adults worldwide, filling treatments are performed daily.
Smile Line Dentistry offers accurate and gentle treatment while staying on the cutting edge of dental technology to provide patients with the greatest quality of visually beautiful and long-lasting tooth fillings.
At Smile Line Dentistry, we take pride in serving the Antioch community with top-quality dental services, including expert composite fillings. If you're experiencing tooth decay or need to replace an old filling, our skilled team is here to restore your smile with precision and care. Located conveniently in Antioch, CA, we offer advanced dental solutions that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Don’t let cavities compromise your oral health—schedule your appointment today and experience the difference of personalized care. Contact us now to book your visit and keep your smile strong and beautiful!
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