Tooth-Colored Fillings in Barre and Three Rivers Massachusetts

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Tooth-Colored Fillings Can Repair Your Smile Beautifully

If your dentist spots a tooth with minor decay, you can have it repaired without compromising your smile’s aesthetics by choosing tooth-colored fillings. Sometimes referred to as Dental Fillings, these strong, durable restorations are easy to apply, cheaper than some other options, and virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Dr. Robert Rapisarda offers this modern treatment for minor decay and damage from his practice in Three Rivers, MA.

Tooth-colored fillings provide an abundance of benefits over traditional metal fillings, and are favored by both dentists and their patients. As an experienced dentist, Dr. Rapisarda can examine your smile to address minor damage with dental fillings before more extensive treatment is needed.

Dial 978.355.4656 to reach our Barre office and learn more about tooth colored fillings, or to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Rapisarda. You can also dial 413.283.6021 to reach our Three Rivers office, and our staff will provide you with the assistance you need!

"Dr. Rapisarda can help you determine whether your tooth can be restored with tooth-colored fillings at your next dental cleaning and examination."

Tooth-Colored Fillings Are A Great Treatment For Minor Issues

When decay occurs on a tooth, it must be removed, and the exposed interior of the tooth must be covered with a restoration. Tooth-colored fillings are a great solution to minor decay and damage because they can quickly refill the space and preserve the health of the tooth.

A tooth-colored filling can repair your tooth while retaining a natural-looking appearance.
A tooth-colored filling can repair your tooth while retaining a natural-looking appearance.

If the decay continues or the damage is too extensive, however, a dental crown and even root canal therapy may be required. You can easily avoid the need for these restorative treatments by attending regular dental cleanings and examinations, and asking for tooth-colored fillings when your dentist finds decay.

"Amazing experience, the entire staff was great and the dentist was honest and answered all of my questions, he made the appointment quick and painless! Also the dental hygienist is gentle yet thorough and always makes my mouth feel sparkling clean!"

- Dawn H.

Benefits Over Traditional Metal Fillings

The most obvious benefit of tooth-colored fillings over traditional metal fillings is their aesthetic appeal, but there are many more worth mentioning. Because tooth-colored fillings are placed directly in your tooth in the office, your dentist has a great deal of control over the final restoration. Dr. Rapisarda uses a wide variety of advanced dental technology in planning treatment to achieve a comfortable bite, but can always make immediate adjustments at your request.

Dental fillings bond very well to the tooth’s structure and restore approximately 90% of its original strength. Many still consider traditional metal fillings for the perception that they will be stronger and more durable in the long-term, but the reality is that both will last for many years to come. If a tooth-colored filling becomes damaged, it can be repaired. Compared to metal fillings, composite fillings have fewer issues with sensitivity, because they do not expand and contract with temperature changes.

A Cost-Efficient Solution To Minor Decay And Damage

While patients have the option of slightly more expensive porcelain fillings, the composite material typically used in tooth-colored fillings is almost always offered at a flat rate per tooth. You also save on delivery expenses and time the doctor needs to spend with you, as doctors pay significantly more to have an outside lab send them their restorations at a later date. Finally, almost all insurance plans cover a significant amount of the cost of tooth-colored fillings.

Speak with Dr. Rapisarda For Tooth-Colored Fillings In Three Rivers, MA!

If you wish to learn more about the various treatment options Dr. Robert Rapisarda provides for Minor Tooth Damage and Decay, give us a call and schedule your personalized consult today! Call 978.355.4656 to call our Barre office or call 413.283.6021 for our Three Rivers Office to schedule a consultation and learn more.

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Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
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