Preserve Your Smile With Tooth Fillings in Redfield
About a quarter of adults have untreated cavities. Source.
- Eat the foods you love without discomfort
- Stop decay from damaging other teeth
- Get a filling that blends in naturally
- Restore your dental health and overall well-being
- Leave our office feeling confident about your smile
Call 605-460-6468 for an appointment. Ask about our membership plan for savings on treatment! For a low monthly fee, the cost of your biannual checkups is covered. You’ll get discounts on other treatments too.
Repair Your Tooth With Amalgam-Free Fillings
If you associate fillings with metal, it’s probably from treatment you had in the past. In recent years, dentists have moved away from amalgam fillings because of the potential risk to patients. At our practice, we use amalgam-free fillings to restore your tooth. The metal-free fillings are made from a blend of plastic and composite materials and provide many benefits:
- Natural Appearance – Composite fillings blend in easily with nearby teeth. You won’t have to worry about your restorations standing out when you talk or laugh.
- Less Removal of Tooth Structure – Tooth-colored fillings won’t need as much of your dental structure removed. More of your natural tooth stays in place.
- Mercury-Free – Our dental fillings are amalgam-free, so you won’t have to worry about mercury exposure.
- Minimal Tooth Sensitivity – Since the composite material bonds easily to your tooth, you won’t have as much tooth sensitivity after the procedure.
If a filling isn’t enough to repair your tooth, we may use a dental crown, inlay, or onlay instead. It all depends on your tooth’s level of damage or decay. Your dentist will keep as much of your tooth structure as possible when restoring your smile.
Call 605-460-6468 for tooth fillings in Redfield.
Common Questions About Tooth Fillings
White tooth fillings are made of composite resin, a blend of ceramic and plastic. Unlike amalgam fillings, which are made of a blend of metals, they can be matched to the color of your other teeth. As a result, they aren’t noticeable in your smile. They also cause fewer allergy issues than amalgam.
While no filling is designed to last a lifetime, you can expect to receive several years of trouble-free service from our composite resin fillings. On average, they will last at least five to seven years before needing replacement. Some patients will get an even longer life out of their fillings – as many as 10 years with no problems, depending on your oral care habits and the foods you eat.
Yes, tooth fillings can occasionally come out. If a person tends to eat a lot of chewy, sticky, or hard foods and candies, their fillings can come out. If this happens to you, try to put the filling back in place if possible, then call our office as soon as you can. We can schedule you in and replace the filling.
Visit RedField Smiles
We can see you as soon as tomorrow!