Seamless Tooth-Colored Fillings in Fort Mill, SC

Unlike older metal fillings, tooth-colored fillings in Fort Mill are made from a special material that matches the natural color of your teeth. We use them to fix cavities, chips, or small cracks. The material is applied in layers and hardened with a special light, creating a strong, natural-looking result. If you want a filling that doesn’t show, this is a great option!

Tooth-colored fillings and metal (amalgam) fillings are different in several ways. White fillings in Fort Mill are made of composite resin that blends naturally with your teeth, making them nearly invisible, while metal fillings are silver and more noticeable. Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth, which helps preserve more of your natural structure, while amalgam fillings cut more of the healthy tooth material in order to apply them. They also behave differently over time; composite has very minimal expansion, while metal can expand and contract with temperature changes, leading to cracks over time. Additionally, the mercury-free fillings in Fort Mill are generally more biocompatible, making them a good option if you want to avoid potential metal sensitivities and prefer a more natural look.

The filling procedure usually takes about 30–60 minutes, and you can use your tooth right after. Here is how we go about the filling procedure:

1. We numb the area first for your comfort
2. Remove the decayed or damaged part of the tooth
3. Prepare the tooth and apply a bonding material
4. Add the filling in layers and shape it
5. Harden it with a special light and polish it

• Blend in naturally with your teeth
• Strengthen and support the tooth
• Done in a single visit
• No mercury or metal
• Less sensitivity to hot and cold
• Can be repaired if needed

If you experience any of the follow you will benefit from a filling:

• A cavity
• A chipped or cracked tooth
• Old fillings that need to be replaced
• Worn enamel from grinding
• Small cosmetic imperfections
• Looking for mercury-free fillings in Fort Mill