No one likes a cavity, however, sometimes they are inevitable. Dr. Dominic Gagnon knows having fillings doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Thanks to colored fillings, you and no one else may realize that you have them. Lakeland Dental of Long Prairie, Clarissa, and Staples, MN, has dealt with numerous happy patients because the benefits of colored fillings are numerous.

The Health of your Teeth

One of the most important things that filling cavities provide is a healthy structure for your tooth. With the wear and tear that we have on our teeth, they can break down and cavities only serve as a catalyst to further degradation. Composite resin is used in colored fillings to make sure that teeth are properly bonded. This is a great benefit over silver or gold amalgam fillings which usually require parts of the natural tooth to be removed. This allows more of the natural tooth structure to be maintained and to be more precise with fillings. Overall, colored fillings are the healthiest option when it comes to fillings.

Lasting Effects and a Quick Procedure

Lakeland Dental has a lot of experience with colored fillings at any of their office locations: Long Prairie, Clarissa, and Staples. Procedures are painless and the procedure takes little time. The procedure consists of applying local anesthesia to numb the gums, after about 15 minutes, the procedure then begins. Parts of the infected tooth are removed; the tooth is then cleaned and the colored resin matching the color of the teeth is then applied. The resin is shaped to match the natural bite of the patient and is hardened using a special light. A filling process can usually take about 15 minutes. With proper care of the patient’s teeth and gums, a filling can last for more than 10 years.

The Aesthetics of Colored Fillings

With colored fillings, most people can’t tell that you’ve had any procedure. Lakeland Dental of Long Prairie, Clarissa, and Staples, MN has been successful in making sure that the patients that leave their office, do so with a smile that is cosmetically pleasing. To learn more, don't hesitate to call Dr. Dominic Gagnon at any of his offices:

Staples Office: (218) 894-2201

Clarissa Office: (218) 756-2234

Long Prairie Office: (320) 732-6141