Restore Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings in Myrtle Beach, SC

At Riccobene Myrtle Beach, we use tooth-colored composite fillings to repair chipped or cracked teeth and to fill cavities. We take special care to match the color of the fillings to the shade of your surrounding teeth, so they blend in naturally while helping you chew comfortably, speak, and smile with confidence.

You may need a dental filling if you notice any of the following:

• Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
• Pain or discomfort when biting down
• Visible dark spots and small holes in your teeth
• Food frequently gets stuck between teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• An existing filling is cracked or chipped

Tooth-colored fillings repair cavities and minor damage by bonding to the natural tooth structure. The repair process involves:

• Removing the decayed portion of your tooth
• Matching the shade of the filling to the exact color of your surrounding teeth
• Etching the tooth surface with a mild acidic gel
• Placing glue onto the tooth and hardening it with a bright curing light
• Placing the filling into the cavity
• Trimming, shaping, and polishing the filling so it feels smooth and matches your bite

Our team examines the affected tooth to check the extent of the cavity or damage. If needed, we numb the area with local anesthesia so you stay comfortable throughout the treatment. Then, we remove the decayed portion, place the filling in layers, and shape it to match your surrounding teeth.

Tooth-colored fillings generally last between 5 and 10 years. With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, they can last 15 years or longer.