For the cosmetic beauty of your teeth, choose a dentist in Houston, TX that uses composite filling material

Fillings made from a type of dental material called “composite resin” are a fantastic fit with Vivid Dental’s conservative approach and emphasis on quality products and care. As your “cosmetic teeth filling dentist” in Houston TX, Dr. Monti Harpalani works closely with you and your family to avoid the need for restorative treatments.

As a restorative treatment, however, fillings made from composite resin preserve more natural tooth structure than other types of restorations, such as dental inlays, onlays, and crowns. Additionally, composites are a conservative alternative to other types of filling materials. For instance, silver-colored fillings made from a mix of metals (amalgam) generally require more of the natural tooth to be removed in preparation for the placement of the filling.

Vivid Dental patients also appreciate that:

• Composite resin fillings look like natural teeth! There is no gray or silver in the mouth that stand out when you laugh or smile, nor are there risks associated with metals corroding and darkening over time. Composite resin is not a metal and retains its natural and healthy shade if good oral hygiene is maintained.
• Composite resin is a biocompatible material, which means that it is compatible with living tissues. This dental resin is suitable for patients with allergies and sensitivities to metals, and it does not contain toxic substances that may pose additional risks to both your oral health and systemic health.

Modern biocompatible materials are durable, and the techniques used to place them also support long-term strength. The less natural tooth structure that is altered, the lower the risk of complications that threaten the structural integrity of the restored tooth.

Restoring teeth, responsibly

If Dr. Harpalani determines that damage to your tooth cannot be adequately addressed with hygiene modifications and oral care products, he may recommend composite resin fillings to “fill in” cavities or areas of decay. After the damaged areas are removed and cleaned, the prepared composite material is precisely placed to fill the cavity. Doing so protects and strengthens the formerly weakened tooth and restores its healthy appearance. Treating cavities with attractive and strong composite resin fillings now also helps to avoid more extensive damage (and potential tooth loss) later.

Call Vivid Dental today at 281-809-4902 to schedule your appointment at our Houston, TX office.