Dental fillings are the restoration that fills the hole in your tooth left by tooth decay (cavity). At Anderson Dental in Champaign, IL, we use tooth-colored composite resin to restore cavities because it is durable and customizable. In addition, it will blend seamlessly with your tooth and won't detract from your smile like metal fillings from the past.
Metal also expands and contracts. Constant temperature changes in your mouth would cause your metal filling to gradually pull away from your tooth over time, allowing damaging bacteria back inside. On the other hand, tooth-colored composite fillings are bonded directly to your tooth, which doesn't let any bacteria back into your tooth.
Our dentists also use composite resin material for a cosmetic procedure called dental bonding. Bonding adds the composite material to your teeth, and your dentist can mold and shape it to eliminate minor cosmetic concerns like:
- Gaps between teeth
- Tooth size discrepancies
- Stained teeth
- Chipped or broken teeth
Dental bonding is a quick and affordable procedure that can eliminate cosmetic concerns and enhance your smile.
Contact Our Dentist Office in Champaign, IL Today
If you have questions about tooth-colored fillings in Champaign, we invite you to call (217) 356-7334 and speak with one of our knowledgeable team members for more information.