If you have a cavity, can you arrange treatment without worrying that the procedure will change your smile? At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can make sure your appearance remains unchanged even if a cavity forms in a place that is hard to keep hidden. We can do this because we provide restorations that are capable of imitating healthy enamel. When patients need dental fillings, we can provide them by using a composite material that both bonds with and matches your tooth structure. In addition to providing cosmetic advantages, this substance provides years of protection as you continue to bite and chew with your tooth.

We Can Restore Your Tooth While Taking Care To Preserve Your Appearance

Any time a patient needs to undergo restorative dental work, we take their health and appearance seriously. The good news is that when you need treatment, we offer both dental fillings and dental crowns for long-term support and cosmetic benefits. Our composite fillings are made to match the color and texture of healthy teeth, and they also help with lasting protection by bonding with your enamel.

Receiving A Tooth Filling In Response To A Cavity

If your cavity is identified in time, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell is prepared to take care of your tooth with a custom dental filling. The restoration is placed after the cavity is completely treated to remove both damaged tissues and bacteria. The good news is that we can both treat the decay and place your restoration in just one appointment. Your dental filling is applied to the area where a cavity formed. After being applied, it will harden to stay in place. Because this material can bond to your enamel, you are protected against the formation of space between the restoration and tooth, something that can become a concern if you receive a metal filling.

We Can Also Provide Lifelike Crowns

For larger cavities, we will provide dental crowns, as they offer more protection and cover a larger area. Rather than apply a restoration directly to the cavity, a crown covers the tooth above your gum line. Lifelike materials like porcelain and zirconia are used to craft these restorations, so they can provide benefits for the appearance of your smile as well as for your dental health.

Talk To Your St. Louis, MO Dentist About Receiving A Tooth-Colored Filling

Is it really possible to have your tooth’s health restored without seeing a change in your smile? For people in and around the St. Louis, MO area, Magnolia Family Dental can provide restorations that match your enamel and also provide long-term support. If you have questions about our treatment options, or if you want to discuss a possible problem, reach out to Magnolia Family Dental at 314-822-4521.