Dental fillings are a restorative treatment designed to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. Our dentist might recommend a dental filling if you have a fractured or chipped tooth or if you have a cavity. Aptly named, fillings actually “fill in” the cracks or holes in a damaged tooth in order to restore its structure, function and appearance.
Historically, dental fillings have been made of silver amalgam. Those types of fillings use mercury to hold the metals that comprise the filling together. But at North Pointe Dental, our team provides composite or tooth-colored fillings. Composite fillings contain no mercury or other metals in them, making them much safer. Another reason our practice uses composite fillings is because they promote better long-term oral health, as well as a more natural-looking final result.
Every filling is meticulously chosen to make sure it matches your natural tooth color. Also, composite resin bonds with your tooth, which lends more support to the tooth’s structural integrity, helping to prevent it from breaking as well as insulating it from temperature changes caused by foods and beverages.
We welcome you to call our office today at 801-805-1931 to schedule your appointment with our experienced dentist and learn more about how you can benefit from a composite dental filling in Highland, Utah.