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Preserve Your Smile and Oral Health with Natural-Looking Composite Fillings
When you have a cavity or minor tooth damage, Mark A. Wong, DDS Family Dentistry, repairs your smile with composite fillings. Unlike amalgam fillings used in the past, composite fillings are natural-looking, restoring your smile without distracting your smile. Enjoy the realistic appearance of non-metal fillings by scheduling an appointment near you in Walnut Creek, California, with Dr. Mark Wong.
How our composite fillings are placed
Placing composite fillings is one of the straightforward procedures in dentistry. The process starts with examining your tooth with digital photos and X-rays. The objective is to ensure that a filling is the only restoration required.
Next, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and clean the area thoroughly to remove all traces of harmful bacteria. Then, the dentist will fill the cavity left in layers using composite resin. Next, we’ll harden each layer with a special light to create a durable restoration.
Your dentist will sculpt your filling to ensure your bite feels natural. The final step is to polish your filling to match the contours of your natural tooth. It only takes 30-60 minutes to place a filling, but the procedure is sufficient to relieve pain and save your tooth.
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Benefits of composite fillings
That telltale dark spot on your tooth is evident you have a cavity. No one likes the sight of decay, but you are not sure whether a silver-colored filling will make the situation any better. That’s why you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Wong for aesthetically pleasing composite fillings. These fillings are shaded like natural teeth, seamlessly blending with your entire smile.
The other benefits of composite fillings include:
- Conservative treatment—the dentist only removes a small portion of the tooth to place a composite filling
- Safety—unlike metal fillings, composite fillings don’t contain any harmful materials
- Better bond—composite fillings chemically bond with the tooth, providing an airtight seal against bacterial infiltrations
- Metal-free alternative—you no longer have to opt for metal fillings that cause allergic reactions, causing redness and itchiness. Composite fillings are hypoallergic, so don’t expect any adverse reactions from these restorations
Have you noticed signs of decay in your smile? Don’t leave your teeth at risk. Schedule an appointment with Mark A. Wong, DDS Family Dentistry to benefit from composite fillings. You can call (925) 678-5600 or click here to book a consultation with Dr. Mark Wong.
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Mark Wong, DDS
Dr. Mark Wong is a highly skilled dentist with over 15 years of experience who is dedicated to making dental visits comfortable and informative. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis, and a DDS from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Wong is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. His commitment to community service is evident through his volunteer work with Give Kids a Smile and medical missions in Central America and the Philippines, highlighting his trustworthiness and dedication to care.
