Natural-Looking Tooth-Colored Fillings
Traditional silver amalgam fillings can detract from the appearance of your smile, as they are highly visible and may cause discoloration over time. For a more aesthetic solution, tooth-colored composite fillings offer a seamless alternative. These fillings blend perfectly with your natural teeth and can also be used to reshape chipped teeth or fill small gaps, enhancing the overall appearance of your smile for a more uniform, attractive look.
What Are Composite Fillings?
Composite fillings are crafted from a blend of resins, fillers, and pigments, applied in layers and then hardened with a special light. Unlike traditional silver amalgam fillings, composite fillings can be custom-matched to the natural color of your teeth, ensuring a discreet and aesthetically pleasing restoration.
Because composite materials bond directly to your tooth, less healthy tooth structure needs to be removed, preserving the strength and integrity of the tooth. Additionally, composite fillings are more resistant to cracking and chipping caused by temperature fluctuations in the mouth, offering a durable and long-lasting cosmetic solution.
What are the details of teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening at Lifetime Dental & Implant Center in Katy, TX is a fast, safe, and affordable way to enhance your smile. Let us know during your visit if you're interested in whitening, and we’ll create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. You can choose to whiten just your upper teeth or both upper and lower, based on how much your teeth show when you smile or speak.
Your custom whitening trays, along with a specialized whitening gel, will be ready for pickup in just a day or two. Simply wear the trays for a few hours daily, and the gel will effectively lift stains while preserving the structure of your teeth and any existing dental work. Once you reach your desired shade, occasional touch-ups will help maintain your vibrant results. We’ll even take "after" photos at your next visit to highlight your dazzling smile.
Teeth whitening is an excellent way to address discoloration caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage. Our advanced whitening technology offers a safe and effective solution for achieving a brighter, more youthful smile. For cases of severe discoloration, crowns or veneers may be considered, but whitening is typically the ideal first step due to its affordability and stunning results.
How is teeth whitening done?
We start by taking impressions to create a custom mouthguard or tray that holds the whitening gel securely against your teeth. You’ll wear this tray nightly for 3-4 hours over the course of one to two weeks. By the end of this period, you’ll notice a significant improvement in the whiteness of your teeth, with some transformations being truly remarkable.
Our advanced whitening technology is designed to effectively brighten yellowed, aged, or stained teeth, giving you a more radiant, confident smile. For more severe discoloration, crowns or veneers may be recommended as a cosmetic solution, carefully customized to achieve your desired aesthetic results.
Key Benefits of Teeth Whitening
- Effectively removes brown, yellow, and speckled stains from teeth
- Ideal for patients of all ages
- Delivers a long-lasting solution to restore brightness and vibrancy to a dull smile
