Restore Your Smile with Dental Fillings
in Littleton, CO
How Dental Fillings Repair Decay and Damage
Tooth fillings are recommended when you have a cavity or perhaps a broken or worn tooth. A filling is necessary to prevent further damage and to restore your tooth to healthiness again. Many times cavities or broken down teeth are symptomless but still have to be addressed. A small cavity can grow very quickly to involve the nerve. This can lead to the need for root canal treatment or even an extraction.
We offer multiple options for filling materials:
- Amalgam (silver) fillings – A silver colored filling is made of a combination of metals. This material has been the standard for years. It is strong, durable and quite affordable. It is common for this type of filling material to last for 20 plus years.
- Composite (white) fillings – This type of filling is a blend of resins and comes in a variety of shades to match your tooth. This filling material is less durable than the amalgam option, however, is a terrific option for a beautiful cosmetic result or for those with metal allergies.
- Glass ionomer (white) fillings – This hybrid material is best to use in large restorations, in fillings placed prior to placing a crown and is a great product for fillings on children. We also use glass ionomer for restoring cavities on roots. The filling bonds directly to your tooth and releases a very small amount of fluoride over time.
Following your diagnosis, you will be scheduled to have your cavities filled, and you will be given the option to choose which dental filling material that you would like to use. The front office staff will also inform you of any charges that you will be responsible for.
At the time of the procedure you will be given a local anesthetic for your comfort that will last from one to three hours. A dental handpiece is used to prepare the tooth to receive its new filling. The filling material will be placed, checked and polished. Finally, you will be sent home with instructions for the care of your new filling.
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General and Restorative Dentistry Procedures
In addition to routine preventative dental appointments and teeth cleanings, we offer the following types of general and restorative dental procedures in Littleton, Colorado:
For 25 years, Dr. Loper provided quality, patient-focused dental care to the Littleton community. Her dedication to affordable, customized treatment earned the trust of generations of patients. After years of working closely with Dr. Loper, Dr. Goff is proud to carry on that legacy. Now leading the practice under the new name Elmwood Dental, Dr. Goff and the team remain committed to the same values of compassion, transparency, and individualized care that have always defined this office.
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