Tooth-colored fillings are a safer, more subtle restoration compared to silver fillings. Made of white composite resin, tooth-colored fillings come in different shades and are selected to match the color of your natural tooth. The result is a metal-free smile with fillings that are indistinguishable from your real teeth.
Tooth-Colored Fillings in Bernardsville
Bernardsville Dentist Serving Morristown, Basking Ridge, Mendham, Chester, and Far Hills, NJ
Tooth-Colored Fillings Are Gaining Popularity
Tooth-colored fillings have increased in popularity over the years. As white fillings have become more widely available and the possible dangers associated with silver or amalgam fillings have been exposed, more and more patients started having their cavities filled with attractive, tooth-colored fillings.
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored fillings are a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium. Composite fillings are durable and resistant to fracturing in small to mid-size restorations that need to withstand chewing pressure. With composite fillings, less of your tooth structure must be removed when preparing your tooth for the filling, which results in a smaller filling. Composites can also be bonded or secured with adhesive inside a cavity to make an even more conservative repair to your tooth.
A different type of composite resin is generally used for front and back teeth. The material used for front teeth has a higher shine, as opposed to the back teeth materials that are designed for strength.
One-Visit Crowns
At Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville, we use CEREC, a special machine that allows us to design, create, and place fillings and other restorations in a single visit.
Replacing Metal Fillings
Patients are not only opting for tooth-colored fillings when they have cavities. Many are also choosing to remove old silver fillings and replace them with composite resins. By doing this, you can enhance the appearance of your smile by removing unappealing metal fillings. This is an easy way to make a major difference to the look of your smile.
If you are interested in removing an old metal filling or if you have a cavity and would like it filled with a safe, tooth-colored material, please call (908) 888-9858 or contact Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville online. Dr. Patti Swaintek-Lamb and her team can help free your mouth of unsightly metal fillings or repair new cavities with undetectable with tooth-colored fillings. Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville serves patients from Bernardsville, Morristown, Basking Ridge, Mendham, Chester, Far Hills, and surrounding areas in New Jersey.
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I have been going to Dr. Patti since I was young and she is incredible. I still travel in from NYC to visit her and the team every six months. I cant speak more highly of the team’s talent as well as the comfort I feel in their office. Would recommend their practice to anyone and everyone.
Brooke Macy
23:10 01 Jun 22
Exceptional Dentist, amazing staff!!
Cardspunk M
23:27 25 May 22
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville and Patti Swaintek-Lamb, DMD along with her tremendous staff. I have been to dozens of dentists over the years and hands down this has been my best experience and I loved my last dentist before I moved away. They are a wonderful combination of professional and caring. Great kindness and respect is shown to their patients. It is very welcoming environment. For those who dread the dental visit I recommend this office that works to create a calming and supportive atmosphere. The dental work/care was excellent from beginning to end and I look forward to my next visit.
Lynda Spencer
22:31 21 Apr 22
I immediately get comfortable. Change is not always easy but the transition to Dr. Patti’s office was seamless, it’s as if they knew me already. The skill and knowledge of all is evident throughout the practice, as well as pride for their profession. I look forward to staying on as a patient for a long time! Thank you
Christina Klausner
10:52 30 Mar 22
Dr. Patti Swaintek-Lamb is an excellent dentist, professional and always listens to what is important to YOU. She has the time, expertise and personal touch while caring deeply about your desires and comfort. My husband, myself and 3 children have been using Dr. Patti for over 15 years and recommend her in the highest regard.
Dana Macy
15:10 24 Mar 22
Dr Patti and her staff create a caring, professional atmosphere. They take adequate time to make repairs needed and fill cavities as painlessly as possible. Nancy Lee McLure
Frank Siwiec
14:08 24 Mar 22
My two sons, 8 and 10, are both receiving orthodontic treatment from Dr. Patti and I’ve been so happy with their progress. She is very thoughtful and thorough with her plans to give them both a healthier smile.
Francesca Calogero
15:33 16 Mar 22
Dr. Patty what can I say..I will not go to another dentist EVER. Dr. Patty and the staff get 10 BIG stars for the never ending patience they had with me over the years. Thankyou 🙂
Marilyn Zakaluzny
13:14 23 Feb 22
Dr. Patti and her incredible staff perfectly mix professionalism and brilliance with an ability to make patients feel right at home. I have been a patient for almost 10 years and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. From teeth cleanings to more invasive procedures, Dr. Patti's team is unmatched. Lately I have been treating for my sleep apnea. I can say without exaggeration that the device Dr. Patti prescribed and developed for me changed my life. I went from fitful nights of frequently-interrupted sleep all while snoring like a jackal, to sleeping through the night without making a sound. My wife may be happier at this development than I am. In short, whatever your dental/sleep needs, look no further than Aesthetic Dentistry.
Anthony Martine
16:47 04 Feb 22
