If you’re suffering from cavities, your dentist may recommend that you get tooth colored fillings to restore its size, shape, and even shade. Tooth colored fillings are designed to not only repair decayed or damaged teeth, but also help you improve your smile and restore your confidence. As such, they are particularly suitable for repairing front teeth, and can help treat cavities or decays affecting your lower and upper front teeth. 

Steps for getting tooth-colored fillings 

Step 1: Consultation appointment

If you think that you’re a suitable candidate for tooth-colored fillings, because of a chipped, cracked, fractured, or decayed tooth, then your first step should be visiting a dentist for proper diagnosis and design of your custom treatment plan. The dentist will examine the issue with your teeth and recommend the right dental procedure. If a tooth colored filling is right for you, the dentist will use the latest techniques and state-of-the-art dental equipment to repair the tooth.

Step 2: Local anesthetic application 

The tooth filling will be carried out on your next visit in a single appointment. The dentist will start by applying a local anesthetic to make you feel comfortable and ensure that the procedure is pain-free.

Step 3: Cleaning the tooth

Next, the dentist will remove any cavities, bacteria, plaque, and all signs of tooth decay, sterilize the tooth and the surrounding areas, and apply a bonding agent.

Step 4: Choosing the right shade of tooth-colored material 

The dentist will select a shade of tooth-colored filling matching your teeth’s natural color and carefully place it on the tooth structure. 

Step 5: Filling and fine-tuning 

The dentist will use a special curing light to harden the material in-between the teeth layers. After filling the cavities completely, the dentist will smoothen and polish the tooth-colored filling to achieve a flawless outcome. You can start chewing with your fillings immediately after the procedure is completed. 

Contact Us to Schedule a Dental Appointment

If you would like to know whether tooth colored filling for front teeth is right for you, contact our dental practice today to schedule an appointment. Our friendly, professional dental specialists will be happy to meet with you.