Dental Fillings at Sunset Family Dental Care

Restore Your Teeth with Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are a common and effective treatment for restoring teeth damaged by cavities or minor fractures. At Sunset Family Dental Care, we provide high-quality dental fillings to help maintain your oral health and restore the function and appearance of your teeth. Serving the communities of Vacaville, Fairfield, Dixon, and the surrounding areas, our skilled team is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate dental care.

What Are Dental Fillings?

Dental fillings are materials used to fill cavities or repair cracked or broken teeth. The filling material restores the tooth’s shape, function, and integrity after decay or damage has been removed. At Sunset Family Dental Care, we use durable and natural-looking materials such as composite resin and porcelain to ensure your fillings blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.

Benefits of Dental Fillings

• Restored Function: Fillings restore the normal function of your teeth, allowing you to chew and speak properly.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Modern filling materials can be matched to the color of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural appearance.
• Prevent Further Decay: By filling cavities, dental fillings prevent further decay and damage to your teeth.
• Durability: High-quality filling materials provide long-lasting results, ensuring your teeth remain strong and healthy.

Types of Dental Fillings

At Sunset Family Dental Care, we offer several types of dental fillings to suit your specific needs:

• Composite Fillings: Made from a tooth-colored resin, composite fillings are ideal for small to medium-sized cavities and provide a natural appearance. They bond directly to the tooth structure, offering excellent support.
• Porcelain Fillings: Also known as inlays or onlays, porcelain fillings are custom-made in a dental lab and bonded to the tooth. They are durable and aesthetically pleasing, making them suitable for larger cavities or damaged areas.

The Dental Filling Procedure

The dental filling procedure is straightforward and typically involves the following steps:

1. Initial Consultation: During your initial visit, our dentist will examine your teeth and take digital X-rays to assess the extent of the decay or damage. We will discuss your treatment options and help you choose the best filling material for your needs.

1. Preparation: The area around the affected tooth is numbed with local anesthesia to ensure your comfort. The decayed or damaged portion of the tooth is then removed, and the area is cleaned thoroughly.

1. Filling Placement: The chosen filling material is carefully applied in layers and shaped to match the natural contours of your tooth. For composite fillings, a special light is used to harden each layer. Porcelain fillings are bonded to the tooth using dental cement.

1. Final Adjustments: Once the filling is in place, our dentist will make any necessary adjustments to ensure a comfortable and proper bite. The filling is then polished to match the sheen of your natural teeth.

Caring for Your Dental Fillings

Proper care and maintenance are essential to ensure the longevity of your dental fillings:

• Good Oral Hygiene: Brush and floss your teeth regularly to keep your fillings clean and prevent decay around the filling edges. Visit our cleanings and exams page for tips on maintaining oral health.
• Regular Dental Check-Ups: Visit us regularly for check-ups and professional cleanings to monitor the condition of your fillings and overall oral health.
• Avoid Hard Foods: Avoid biting into hard foods or objects that can damage your fillings. Be mindful of sticky foods that might pull at your fillings.

Related Services

To further enhance your oral health, you may also consider our other restorative and preventive dental services:

• Dental Bonding: Repair minor imperfections in your teeth with cosmetic bonding.
• Ceramic Crowns: Protect and restore severely damaged teeth with durable and aesthetic ceramic crowns.
• Fluoride Treatment: Strengthen your teeth and prevent cavities with professional fluoride applications.
• Dental Sealants: Protect your molars from decay with dental sealants.