Of the services dentists provide, fillings are one of the most important because they help you maintain a strong, healthy smile. While good oral health is our top priority, we know you want discreet, unnoticeable dental work. Southside Dental Center offers tooth-colored composite fillings for our Monticello patients that blend seamlessly with your smile.

Prompt Treatment for Cavities Is Crucial

How do you know if you need a composite tooth filling? You may first notice a dark spot on your tooth or experience pain and sensitivity when you bite down, or your dentist may notice it during a routine checkup.

If we do detect tooth decay, we recommend addressing it as soon as possible while it's still small and easier to treat. Prompt treatment stops the pain, halts the spread of decay, and helps minimize the need for more complex and costly treatment in the future.

Composite resin tooth fillings combine glass and resin particles to give the material a unique appearance similar to dental enamel. We can also color-match the material to your tooth shade, and notice you've had any work done!

These fillings also help preserve more tooth structure than amalgam fillings because we remove only the decayed portion of the tooth. The filling procedure involves bonding the material directly to your tooth, building it up in layers, and hardening it with a special light. We carefully match the tooth's contours for a natural-looking repair that supports the tooth and helps prevent breakage. By keeping healthy tooth structure intact, we create a stronger repair and help you maintain a whole and healthy smile.

Dental Bonding Perfects Your Smile

Tooth-colored composites blend look so similar to tooth enamel that we can use them for a cosmetic dental procedure called cosmetic bonding. This treatment can dramatically improve your smile’s appearance and is a more conservative, affordable option for veneers.

Composite bonding can benefit your smile in many ways:

• Fill in chipped teeth
• Cover a cracked tooth
• Close gaps between teeth
• Conceal tooth stains or discoloration
• Improve a tooth’s shape or size

If you are interested in cosmetic bonding, we would be happy to meet with you to discuss your goals. We want to ensure the results align with your vision for your smile and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your needs.

If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity when you bite down or have a mild toothache, please call our Monticello, MN, dental office to schedule an appointment. We offer prompt emergency dental care if you are in pain and need immediate relief. We will do our best to get you on our schedule the same day to see how we can help you and provide the treatment and relief you need. Please call our friendly dental office at (763) 295-5400, and a helpful team member will gladly assist you.