Dr. Geoff Englehardt and Dr. Raechel Nelson provide dental fillings to repair and restore your damaged teeth. This restoration is typically recommended when you develop a cavity or sustain other minor tooth damage, and works to restore the strength, function and integrity of your tooth in the most minimally invasive manner possible. Fillings can usually be completed in a single visit to Englehardt & Nelson Family Dentistry.
Your treatment begins with our dentists and team thoroughly cleaning the tooth and removing any damaged tooth structure. Once the decay has been cleaned out, we replace the damaged tooth structure with filling material. These restorations are called dental fillings because they actually fill in the hole that was left by the cavity. If tooth decay is left untreated, it can cause severe pain and infection. It can even become so severe that it can spread to other teeth and it can result in root canal therapy or even tooth extraction. However, if you treat the cavity in the early stages of growth and development, our dentists can easily and painlessly restore your tooth with a dental filling.
At our office, we use two main types of fillings: composite and amalgam fillings. Composite fillings are white, which makes them match the color of your teeth. Amalgam fillings are silver, and they are typically used to repair back teeth. Composite fillings are the most commonly used. To place both fillings, our dentists will remove the decayed tooth structure and will place the filling. When you come in for your appointment, we will be happy to examine your smile and explain which type of filling is best for you and your tooth. At this point, you will be able to make an educated decision on your treatment options.
Amalgam Dental Fillings
Amalgam fillings were once the most commonly used dental filling. Now, they are typically used in specific situations where our dentists and team are repairing a tooth that is not quite visible in your smile. For this treatment, an aesthetically pleasing restoration isn’t necessary.
Composite (Tooth-Colored) Dental Fillings
Dr. Englehardt and Dr. Nelson usually use composite fillings to restore a decayed, cracked or fractured tooth in the smile. The main benefit to this restoration is that it is made of composite resin, which is a tooth-colored material. This means it gives you natural-looking results. Because of their tooth-colored appearance, composite fillings are more often used than amalgam fillings. They are designed to be very durable and they should last for many years.
We invite you to call our office at 970-484-4890 today to learn more about how dental fillings in Fort Collins, Colorado, can benefit you and to schedule your consultation with our skilled dentists. We are committed to helping you regain a healthy smile.