Tooth Colored Fillings

Dental Cavity Fillings in Kennesaw, GA

A dental filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. When a dentist gives you a filling, they first remove the decayed tooth material. They then clean the affected area and then fill the cleaned out cavity with a filling material.

By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay. Materials used for fillings include gold, porcelain, a composite resin (tooth-colored fillings), and an amalgam (an alloy of mercury, silver, copper, tin and sometimes zinc).

Cavities are no fun, make sure to visit for your routine checkups!

What To Expect During A Filling?

Local anesthesia – at the beginning of your filling procedure, you may be given local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth.

Tooth decay removal – With the area around the tooth numb, the dentist will cut through the enamel using a drill to remove any decay. After the dentist removes the decay, the dentist will shape the space for the filling.

Etching – for a bonded filling your dentist will etch the tooth with an acid gel before placing the filling.

Resin application – for certain types of fillings the dentist will layer on the resin and harden it using a bright light. This makes it strong.

Polishing – after the filling has been placed, your dentist will polish the tooth.

Do I Need A Filling?

Only your dentist can detect whether you have a cavity that needs to be filled. During a checkup, your dentist will use a small mirror to examine the surfaces of each tooth.

Anything that looks abnormal will then be closely checked. Your dentist may also X-ray your entire mouth or a section of it. The type of treatment your dentist chooses will depend on the extent of damage caused by decay. Routine preventative visits will often help avoid seeking restorative dentistry solutions.

Making changes to your diet and oral hygiene habits now can prevent the need for future fillings.

Make an appointment for your tooth colored filling today!

After your dentist has filled the cavity, your lips and gums may remain numb for a few hours until the numbing medicine wears off. To avoid injuring your mouth, be careful not to chew on your numb lip or cheek.

The team at West Cobb Dentistry will ensure you are comfortable before, during, and after your procedure, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Avoiding the dentist can lead to more expensive restorative procedures down the line. Don’t delay schedule your appointment now.

Kennesaw’s Top-Rated Tooth Colored Fillings

West Cobb Dentistry is located on 5255 Stilesboro Rd NW #150 Kennesaw. From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) head east on N Terminal Pkwy and continue straight to stay on N Terminal Pkwy. Then use the left lane to keep left at the fork and follow signs for Riverdale Rd/Camp Ck Pkwy and keep right at the fork, follow signs for Camp Creek Parkway. Next, continue onto GA-6 W/Camp Creek Pkwy and turn right onto N Desert Dr. After that turn left onto Redwine Rd and turn left onto Princeton Lakes Pkwy. At this point turn right onto GA-6/Camp Creek Pkwy and continue to follow GA-6. Pass by Waffle House (on the right in 11.5 mi) and turn right onto Florence Rd. Finally, tcontinue onto Corner Rd and urn left onto Lost Mountain Rd. Continue onto Mars Hill Rd, turn right onto Stilesboro Rd and West Cobb Dentistry will be on your right. We are open
Monday 8am – 4pm Tuesday 8am – 6pm Thursday 8am – 6pm Friday 8am – 3pm. For additional questions you can call us at (770) 794-3332 or you can find us on Yelp.