Bondings and Fillings

Chipping or breaking a tooth can be very painful. It can also leave the tooth misshapen or with a sharpened edge that could hurt the inside of your mouth. Dental bonding and fillings assist in rebuilding the affected tooth with special materials. We at Bayberry Dental Care are proud to offer both of these procedures to our patients. Your Tinley Park dentist is committed to helping fix your smile when unexpected chips and breaks occur!

 

Dental bonding restores the natural shape of your tooth by using composite resin matched to your specific tooth color. In cases of accidental damage or minor decay, it is an inexpensive way to restore the look of the tooth to its normal healthy self. Dental bonding can also be used for protecting the roots of your teeth. Receding gums exposing the tooth root allow bacteria in easily, making them more susceptible to infection.

 

Dental fillings focus more on restorative efforts rather than cosmetic ones since they are stronger and more durable than dental bonding. This method also has a low cost but is the better option over dental bonding in the long run. Whereas dental bonding fixes the outside of the tooth, dental fillings fix the inside of a tooth damaged from decay or breakage. For back teeth, it’s better to use metal fillings so that it can better withstand the force of chewing. 

 

Do you think your teeth need bonding or fillings? We can check your mouth and determine that for you! Bayberry Dental Care is located at 8014 W 171st St. in Tinley Park, IL 60477. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit bayberrydentalcare.com or call 708-802-8300.

 

Types of Fillings at Bayberry Dental Care

Dental fillings are used to repair teeth that have chipped, broken, or fractured. They can also be used to fill cavities that have been caused by tooth decay. At Bayberry Dental Care, we offer a variety of dental fillings that accompany our patient’s needs and we’d like you to learn more about them.

• Amalgam Fillings – Amalgam fillings have been safely used in the dental industry for over 150 years. Dental amalgam is a liquid mercury and metal alloy mixture used to fill cavities caused by decay. This option is less expensive and usually more durable than tooth-colored fillings due to their longevity factor.

• Porcelain (Tooth Colored) Fillings – Porcelain fillings are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to amalgam fillings because they are made to match the color of the tooth. Though they can be more fragile and usually require more than one visit to the dental office, they can help a patient maintain their natural appearance.

If you have questions about cosmetic dentistry, don’t hesitate to give us a call. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.bayberrydentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kathleen Falsey, DDS in our Tinley Park, IL office, call Bayberry Dental Care at 708-802-8300.