Our dentists in Palatka, FL, may recommend composite resin fillings to restore teeth with small cavities. Once a tooth starts to decay, it is of utmost importance that we stop the cavity from spreading. The longer you wait, the more likely you’ll need emergency dental care.
The good news is that Palatka Family Dental offers tooth-colored fillings and other treatment options to protect your smile.
In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the .
Dental fillings are typically placed in one visit to our office. This saves you time because you won’t have to return to our dentist office in Palatka, FL, for follow-up appointments. What’s more, little to no recovery time is needed after your visit.
Another advantage of composite resin fillings is that they match the color of your natural enamel. In fact, people won’t even be able to tell that you’ve had dental work done. Instead, all they’ll notice is your beautiful healthy smile.
A filling allows us to be conservative during treatment by saving as much natural tooth structure as possible. In other words, we only remove the structure that’s decayed before restoring the tooth with a white filling.
While each patient is different, the average lasts between seven and 10 years. This is dependent on several factors, such as diet and oral hygiene. For the best results, we recommend that you keep brushing your teeth twice a day and floss once a day. It’s also advised that you continue seeing our dentists for routine preventive care.
Our , are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for composite fillings, please call Palatka Family Dental at (386) 328-1500. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.