Durable & Natural-Looking Composite Teeth Fillings in Gonzales

Cavities don’t just hurt. They also leave a blemish on your otherwise beautiful smile. Luckily, there’s a great solution that seamlessly repairs those cavities and gives you your smile back. Composite teeth fillings. They’re a conservative option that restores your tooth without the need for extraction.

Composite teeth fillings are extremely durable for handling your daily life, and they look natural. They blend right into your natural tooth. So, no one even knows you have them.

Of course, you need a good dentist to get it done. At Moses Family Dental, we’re fast, friendly, and professional to ensure you get the best composite teeth fillings available in Gonzales, LA.

What are Composite Teeth Fillings?

Composite teeth fillings are the evolution of traditional amalgam fillings. They’re made with a mix of resin and powdered glass that allows us to 100% match the natural color of your tooth while also providing unmatched durability.

The resin is seamlessly packed into the cavity and smoothed over before it’s cured for an unbreakable bond. This is much stronger than old amalgam fillings, and it looks 100% natural.

This is why newer composite fillings are the preferred option across the industry, and they’re certainly our favorite here at Moses Family Dentistry.

When Do You Need a Composite Filling?

Composite fillings aren’t elective procedures like whitening. They’re treatments for minor issues.

Typically, you’re going to need composite fillings as a preventative measure. They’re used to fill in cavities a lot of the time, but they can also be used to fill small fissures, replace smaller chips, and repair tooth decay that hasn’t spiraled out of control.

This allows us to easily fix small issues before they become major problems that require extensive treatment.

Our Composite Filling Procedure

Our composite filling procedure follows the same core principles as all our other services. We prioritize your comfort, offer same-day treatment for convenience, and strive to minimize sensitivity at the site of the filling.

Here’s what a typical composite filling procedure looks like for our patients.

1: Exam

Before we can get started, we have to know what we’re dealing with. So, we’ll do a brief exam of the tooth to ensure we know the extent of the issue and make a game plan to fix it.

During this phase, we’ll fill you in on all the things we’re going to do and what you can expect.

2: Decay Removal

We have to remove decay before we can add the composite filling. Otherwise, the tooth will continue decaying around the filling, and it’ll fall right out.

This is a short process unless there’s heavy decay.

3: Tooth Prep

After the decay is removed, we have to clean the tooth and dry it off to ensure that the composite has a clean surface to adhere to, and to prevent trapping bacteria behind the filling.

This is quick and simple.

4: Composite Application

Once the tooth is prepped, the composite is added to the tooth in the affected area, and it’s cured for a strong and durable bond.

5: Polishing

At this point, you have a rough and noticeable filling. It’s functional, but it’s not natural-looking.

That’s why we polish it. This seamlessly blends it into the rest of your tooth. You can’t even tell it’s there when we’re done. You can’t feel it or see it. It’s just like a natural tooth.

6: After-Care Instructions

At this point, you’re more or less done. We’ll simply let you know what you need to do to care for your teeth and avoid damaging them in the future, and you'll have your smile back.

Schedule Your Composite Filling Appointment Today

Composite fillings are crucial if your teeth have minor damage to prevent that damage from growing exponentially. This simple procedure can save you lots of money, pain, and stress.

You do need a good dentist you can trust, though.

At Moses Family Dentistry, we focus on friendly, comfortable, and high-quality service you can count on.

If you are suffering from tooth damage and need a composite filling to help, don’t wait. Contact our office today and schedule a consultation for a composite tooth filling procedure that can give you your smile back.