Tooth-Colored Fillings – Hinsdale, IL
Seamless Restorations for Teeth Affected by Pesky Cavities
Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems among children, with an estimated one-third of children between two and five years old being affected by them! Our team at Brush Pediatric Dentistry keeps a close eye out for decay at each of your child’s routine checkups and cleanings. If we spot the early signs of a cavity, our team can easily treat it with minimally invasive tooth-colored fillings in Hinsdale. Call our office today to schedule a routine checkup for your child to help keep cavities at bay!
Why Choose Brush Pediatric Dentistry for Tooth-Colored Fillings?
- Fillings That Blend in with Existing Teeth
- Team of Skilled, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists
- An Office Designed to Help Kids Feel Comfortable
What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings are restorations designed to help restore and protect teeth that have been affected by decay. We utilize a putty-like composite resin that comes in an endless variety of shades to fill your child’s cleaned and prepared tooth, sealing it off so no harmful oral bacteria can burrow their way deeper within its structure. Due to the biocompatible nature of the material, it’s able to effectively seal off the inner chamber of the tooth to stop the decay from spreading and prevent dental sensitivity.
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
If we spot a cavity during your child’s routine checkup, our team may recommend a tooth-colored filling. This process is minimally invasive, quick, and can be completed typically within an hour, depending on the extent of your child’s unique situation.
First, one of our pediatric dentists in Hinsdale will prepare your child’s tooth by removing any decayed dental structure and sanitizing the area. We’ll then prime the tooth for the resin by placing an adhesive liquid onto the tooth before securing the resin. We’ll cure the resin using UV light, which will harden it and make it more durable, allowing your child to chew food and do other daily tasks without worrying about the restoration falling out. Lastly, we will check your child’s bite and make any necessary adjustments to the hardened filling to make sure it’s a perfect fit!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Dental fillings offer a number of aesthetic and dental benefits for children, including:
- Reliable protection from spreading decay and sensitivity.
- Natural-looking appearance for boosted confidence.
- Quick, minimally-invasive procedure that won’t require much time in the treatment chair (depending on the extent of their decay).
- Lifespan of five to 10 years with good dental hygiene and maintenance.
- Durable enough to withstand chewing all types of foods.
If you’re concerned about your child needing a tooth-colored filling, our pediatric dentists would love to help put your nerves to rest by answering any questions you may have, so don’t hesitate to give us a call!