Dental Fillings

At SolidSMILES Dental, we believe that restoring your tooth shouldn't mean compromising your smile’s aesthetics. Dr. Hiral Patel provides high-quality, tooth-colored dental fillings that blend seamlessly with your natural enamel while providing the structural integrity your tooth needs to stay healthy.

What Are Dental Fillings?

A dental filling is a restorative treatment used to repair a tooth damaged by decay or minor fractures. By removing the decayed portion and "filling" the area with a durable material, we prevent further decay and restore the tooth's function. In the past, these were often made of silver amalgam, but modern advancements allow us to provide solutions that are virtually invisible

The Benefits of Composite (White) Fillings

Unlike traditional silver fillings, our composite resins offer several advantages:

• Aesthetics: The material is color-matched to your tooth's unique shade.
• Bonding: Composite resins bond chemically to the tooth structure, providing extra support.
• Conservation: Less healthy tooth structure needs to be removed compared to amalgam fillings.
• Safety: They are 100% mercury-free and do not expand or contract with temperature changes like metal does.

The SolidSMILES Filling Process

• Preparation: Dr. Patel numbs the area thoroughly to ensure a painless and comfortable experience.
• Decay Removal: The damaged or decayed portion of the tooth is carefully cleared using precision instruments.
• Layering: The composite resin is applied in layers and hardened with a specialized curing light.
• Polishing: We shape and polish the filling so your bite feels natural and the surface is smooth to the tongue.