Tooth-Colored Fillings that Blend in Perfectly with Your Smile

Learning from our dentist, Dr. Daniel Appel, that you have a cavity isn’t the best news you want to hear. However, cavities are common in many patients, and Dr. Daniel Appel and his team are highly skilled at treating this problem in a comfortable, efficient and high quality manner.   At Daniel Appel, DDS, Inc., in Oroville, California, we use composite (white) fillings to treat cavities. We prefer white fillings over amalgam fillings because they are esthetically appealing and bond with your tooth.

What to Expect from the Tooth Filling Procedure

You  might have questions about the procedure and whether it’s painful. You are in the right place because our dental team has restored thousands of smiles with dental fillings, and we pretty much understand everything you need to know about cavity treatment.  Our team has a strong focus on making the process as comfortable as possible.

A cavity filling treatment is one of the most common and well-tolerated procedures in dentistry. Whether you have one or several cavities, the treatment is nothing to worry about, especially if you are in the gentle hands of our dental team. Our objective is to make you as comfortable as possible because you are family to us.

Treating your cavity starts by carefully numbing the area needing treatment. Once anesthesia kicks in, we remove the decayed part of the tooth, sterilize the area, and apply composite resin to your tooth in layers. We then use a special light to harden the filling in place. Finally, we refine the treated tooth and polish it for a shiny appearance.

White Fillings Blend with Your Smile and Other Benefits

When it comes to esthetics, no filling material can match with composite. White fillings are made from a mixture of acrylic and glass particles that, when combined, can be color-matched with your teeth to provide a natural appearance. This way, you don’t feel self-conscious about your smile.

The other benefits of composite fillings include:

• They require drilling less of the tooth when restoring your tooth
• White fillings are durable enough to withstand the daily stresses of biting and chewing
• Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings don’t contain mercury.

Want to treat your cavities while keeping your dental work a secret? Please dial (530) 783-7545 to book an appointment with Daniel Appel, DDS, Inc., for natural-looking dental fillings.

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