Tooth-Colored Fillings
State-of-the-Art Dental Fillings in Midland Park, NJ
Our tooth-colored fillings restore your dental health and improve the appearance of your smile!
The rates of dental caries (tooth decay) have been declining steadily since the 1970s. However, studies indicate that over 90 percent of adults between age 20 and 64 have had cavities in their permanent teeth
So, it’s fair to say that most of us have or will have to deal with dental decay at some point in our lives. At Ohana Dental of Bergen County, our tooth-colored fillings eliminate decay and leave you with a stronger, healthier tooth.
Address Decay Now, Avoid Problems Later
During your routine exams at our Midland Park dental office, we check for signs of decay and address it in its earliest stages. If we find a small cavity during your checkup, we can usually repair it with a small filling. But if we don't remove the decay at this stage, it will spread deeper into the tooth until it reaches the nerve and causes pain.
At this point, decay spreads very quickly. Once it reaches the inner pulp of your tooth, a filling will no longer be an option. We will need to perform a root canal to eliminate your discomfort and preserve as much tooth structure as possible.
Why We Choose Tooth-Colored Fillings
You will also hear tooth-colored fillings referred to as composite fillings or dental composites because the material is a blend of microscopic resin and glass particles. This mixture gives tooth-colored filings an appearance similar to dental enamel, so we can not only restore your tooth to health but also create a seamless repair.
Choosing composite fillings for our Midland Park patients has several benefits:
Blends well with your smile – Not only does the material resemble dental enamel, but our doctors expertly color-match it to your existing teeth.
Makes a conservative repair – We need to remove only the decayed portion of the tooth, which helps maintain its integrity.
Strengthens your tooth – Since the composite is bonded directly to the tooth, the result is a strong, durable repair.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding in the 07432 Area
If you have minor smile flaws you would like to address but don’t want to commit to a procedure like porcelain veneers, cosmetic dental bonding might be the perfect solution for you.
We use the same tooth-colored composite material to resolve many minor aesthetic imperfections:
Chipped or broken edges
Teeth that appear too short
Size discrepancies
Uneven spacing and gaps
Severe staining or discoloration
Dr. Misato and Dr. Venuti use the composite to build up or reshape portions of your tooth to fix these problems. Dental bonding is the most affordable and conservative treatment for improving your smile. The process is so straightforward that we can often repair several teeth during one appointment.
Call Us to Arrange an Appointment
Please call our Midland Park dental office to arrange your next exam and dental cleaning. We offer extended morning and evening hours so you can schedule your appointment at a time that works for you. If our dentists find signs of decay, they will take steps to treat it and restore your healthy, beautiful smile.
FAQs
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Metal amalgam fillings have been the material dentists have used over the years to restore teeth affected by tooth decay. At Ohana Dental, we choose to use tooth-colored fillings for our patients for several reasons.
One of the benefits our patients love best is that tooth-colored fillings in Midland Park blend seamlessly with their teeth and complement their smiles.
However, there are also other advantages to choosing tooth-colored, composite resin fillings, such as:
They preserve more of your natural tooth since we don't have to remove as much tooth structure to place them.
Direct bonding to your tooth adds strength and longevity.
Composite material doesn't react to temperature like metal does, which helps to reduce its breakdown over time.
Composite resin material is so versatile that our dentists also use it during a procedure called dental bonding to eliminate small cosmetic issues like gaps between teeth, tooth discoloration, fractured or chipped teeth, and size or shape discrepancies. Dental bonding is a quick and affordable way to make cosmetic enhancements to your smile.
If you have questions about tooth-colored fillings in Midland Park, we encourage you to call our dental office at (201) 444-5675 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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During your routine exams at Ohana Dental, we check for any early signs of tooth decay. Small cavities usually don’t cause symptoms, so most people don’t realize they have one until we spot it on an exam or X-ray. If we find decay early, we can repair it with a simple, conservative tooth-colored filling before it becomes painful or spreads deeper into the tooth.
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Untreated decay continues moving deeper into the tooth until it reaches the nerve, which causes discomfort and often requires a root canal instead of a filling. Once decay reaches the inner pulp, fillings are no longer an option. Treating small cavities early helps you avoid more involved procedures later.
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Yes. Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, which helps strengthen the tooth and hold up well under chewing forces. When placed correctly, they are durable, long-lasting, and ideal for both front and back teeth.
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Absolutely. Composite fillings are made of a resin and glass blend that mimics natural enamel. Our dentists carefully color-match the material to your surrounding teeth so the final result blends seamlessly with your smile. For more cosmetic improvements, some patients also explore porcelain veneers.
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Both use the same tooth-colored composite material, but they serve different purposes. Fillings repair areas of decay, while dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure used to fix minor imperfections like chips, discoloration, uneven spacing, or size discrepancies. Bonding reshapes or builds up the tooth to improve appearance.
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If you notice sensitivity, a dark spot, a rough area on a tooth, or new discomfort when chewing or drinking hot or cold beverages, give us a call. Early treatment keeps your tooth healthier and helps you avoid more involved procedures. Contact us to setup an appointment if you’re feeling any discomfort.
