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Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
We offer natural-looking fillings

With tooth-colored fillings, we are able to restore decay while maintaining the natural look of your smile. Contact us to learn more!

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Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings in Vienna, VA

woman with tooth-colored dental fillings in vienna vaAt Tysons Dentistry, we focus on providing services that not only treat and correct your dental problems, but also improve the appearance of your smile. Tooth-colored restorations are one example of a procedure that does both.

Recently, dental technology has produced some amazing materials that were not available just a few years ago. Dr. Shahram and Dr. Sanati spend many hours expanding their knowledge and staying current with the latest advances in dentistry. We then integrate these new technologies with our treatments to provide you with the very best that dentistry has to offer.

These innovative materials enable us to offer updated treatments like tooth-colored fillings and bonding that protect your oral health and leave you with a bright, beautiful smile.

Versatile Tooth-Colored Composites

We use a tooth-colored composite material for dental bonding and fillings that are durable and resilient. From an aesthetic perspective, the benefit is that this material can be shaded to match the exact color of your own teeth. Since tooth-colored porcelain composites blend so perfectly with your natural teeth, they can be used for a variety of restorative treatments.

Tooth-Colored Fillings in the 22182 Area 

Fillings are an essential treatment needed to remove decay and strengthen your teeth. Silver amalgam is very noticeable and can mar the appearance of your smile. Using tooth-colored fillings provides a solution that protects your teeth and offers an aesthetically pleasing result.

Another important advantage of using composite material for fillings and restorations is that we need only remove the decayed portion of the tooth to restore your oral health. It is our goal to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible to keep your smile whole and healthy for many years.

Dental Bonding in Tysons, VA

Bonding is an affordable, conservative procedure where tooth-colored composite material is used to:

  • Repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • Conceal severely stained and discolored teeth
  • Fill gaps between teeth
  • Change the shape of poorly proportioned teeth
  • As a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings

There is little or no preparation required for bonding. Once the composite is applied to your teeth, it can be shaped and polished so that it blends seamlessly with your natural tooth enamel. The bonding process is simple and can usually be completed in just one office visit.

Inlays and Onlays

Porcelain composites are also very effective when used for inlays and onlays. For cavities that are too large to be replaced by fillings, inlays or onlays are used to restore the tooth properly. The strong porcelain material is cemented onto the treated tooth to provide a durable, natural-looking result.

Frequently Asked Questions

woman in dental chair getting dental filligns in vienna vaIt wasn’t that long ago that dentists were limited by the materials they had available to restore a decayed tooth. There was silver amalgam, which left a dark spot in your smile, or a flat white material that looked fake and unnatural.

Today, advances in dental materials and techniques have given us a tooth-colored composite resin that is every bit as durable as amalgam and is very close in appearance to natural tooth enamel. Since this material is a combination of plastic and glass particles, it blends beautifully with your teeth for a virtually invisible repair.

The Benefit To Composite Fillings

One advantage to composite fillings is that they can be closely color-matched to the shade of surrounding teeth. Another is that it won’t discolor over time as an amalgam filling does. Finally, tooth-colored fillings are a healthy choice because they allow us to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible.

Since tooth-colored resin blends so flawlessly with your natural teeth, we can also use it for a procedure called cosmetic dental bonding. If you have a tooth that’s chipped or cracked, or you would like to alter the appearance of a tooth, bonding is a conservative, affordable choice for a mini smile makeover.

If you would like to learn more about our natural-looking tooth-colored fillings, please call our Vienna, VA dental office to arrange a convenient appointment with Dr. Sanati or Dr. Shahram.

woman receiving tooth-colored filling in vienna vaAt Tysons Dentistry, we choose tooth-colored fillings for our patients because of their strength and natural appearance. These fillings are durable, but they are not permanent and will need to be replaced every five to ten years. This may sound like a broad timespan, but there are several factors that come into play that affect the longevity of your restoration.

First, your teeth withstand a lot of wear and tear. The types of foods you eat, how well you take care of your teeth, and whether or not you grind your teeth can all affect the lifespan of your fillings.

What You Can Do

But there are things you can do that will help preserve your restorations. You can’t expect a filling to last if you aren’t taking proper care of your teeth. That includes proper brushing and flossing and keeping your appointments for semi-annual dental exams and cleanings.

These preventive visits are also helpful because they ensure that your teeth are as clean and healthy as they can be. They also give our dentists the opportunity to check on the condition of your fillings to make sure they are strong and intact.

Do you have more questions about tooth-colored fillings at our Vienna, VA dental office? Please feel free to call us anytime, and we will be happy to arrange a time for you to come in for a consultation with Dr. Sanati or Dr. Shahram.

Tysons Dentistry accepts almost all dental insurances with PPO plans. We understand that financial considerations are an important factor for most of our patients, so we do our best to verify all insurance plans and coverage before your visit. In addition, we offer a wide range of financing options as well, including CareCredit, CitiHealth, and Springstone.

Who We're In Network With At Our Vienna Office

Aetna

Ameritas

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Carefirst

Careington

Cigna

Delta Dental

Dentemax

Dentaquest

Dominion Dental

GEHA

Guardian

Humana

MetLife

United Concordia

United Healthcare

Virginia Smiles for Children (under age 21)

Treatment That Fits Your Needs

Everyone is unique and has very specific needs when it comes to dental care. After a consultation and thorough evaluation of your oral health, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan designed to ensure a healthy smile.

Please contact our Vienna dental office to arrange an appointment. At that time we will be happy to answer your questions and help you decide which type of restorative treatment is the most appropriate solution for your specific problem.

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