Raleigh Dental Fillings

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Teeth require consistent cleaning and care to stay healthy and free of problems like tooth decay or infections. Despite your best efforts, sometimes these issues still occur, and in these situations, it is best to seek cosmetic fillings to restore your smile. At Spectrum Family Dentistry, we offer multiple types of cosmetic fillings for patients interested in correcting their teeth’s appearance and protecting them from future damage.

What Are Dental Fillings?

Teeth degrade and break down due to a lack of care, but there are more specific causes, like a bad diet, smoking, and pre-existing medical conditions, that can play a role as well. Dental cosmetic fillings are simply a way to cover any holes present in your teeth so you can protect your tooth’s pulp from any further damage. Without fillings, more bacteria and filth can enter your tooth, potentially damaging the pulp and tooth canal itself. In turn, you might have to undergo painful and time-consuming root canal procedures.

We provide multiple types of fillings depending on your situation and preferences; here is what we have to offer you:

  • Amalgam fillings: Amalgam fillings are made from silver, tin, and mercury. They’re reliable and last for a long time.
  • Composite fillings: Plastic and glass, when mixed together, form an excellent composite resin that can fill any tooth. It might be more expensive, but many patients prefer fillings without mercury in them.
  • Porcelain fillings: Porcelain tooth-colored fillings look just like the real thing; they have the appearance of natural teeth and have impeccable durability.

The Dental Filling Process

The dental filling process begins with our dentists examining a patient’s teeth for any signs of decay. We watch for troublesome indicators of problems, such as strange blemishes, cracks, and holes. As soon as we see a cavity or other blemish, we inform the patient and prepare for fillings.

We begin with a tooth cleaning. Under a powerful, treated light, we then apply multiple layers of a filling, building a new tooth surface from scratch. Patients do not have to visit the office again for a second appointment; our fillings take only one session to complete.

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What Our Other Patients Are Saying

Maryjean Mariani
Maryjean Mariani
January 10, 2024
Everything about the practice is excellent - the environment, the staff and especially Dr. Shi
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson
December 11, 2023
Great experience, friendly and professional staff, flexible scheduling and convenient. I drive down from Virginia because of their ability to get me taken care of and work with my schedule. The office offers the full compliment of dental and orthodontic services and works great with my insurance company to maximize my care. Highly recommended 🦷!
Monica Lavery
Monica Lavery
November 23, 2023
I've been a happy patient of Spectrum Dentistry for many years. They are honest about what services I need and don't need, they are always kind and thorough. Real dentistry for real people.
Calvin Yu
Calvin Yu
November 21, 2023
Spectrum Family Dentistry is amazing. It was my first visit and was a wonderful experience. Dr. Shi and staff all were so friendly and professional.
Tingting
Tingting
October 26, 2023
It was our first time there, Dr Shi was very patient and professional. We had a situation that required additional care asap, that was totally outside what was originally planned for that appt. Dr. Shi was very thoughtful and made that arrangement for us. So my Mom was able to walk out of the practice with all her unexpected dental issues taken care of, instead of just what was expected in the original appointment.
Jerry Spence
Jerry Spence
October 11, 2023
Friendly and professional staff.
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