{"id":240,"date":"2015-11-30T14:52:22","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T14:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/?p=240"},"modified":"2015-11-30T14:52:22","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T14:52:22","slug":"tooth-colored-fillings-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/tooth-colored-fillings-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Colored Fillings Virginia Beach: A Natural Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-242 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000024443262_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tooth colored fillings virginia beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000024443262_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000024443262_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000024443262_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019ve got a cavity, there\u2019s no question about it &#8212; it has to be filled. A cavity that remains unfilled for a long period of time can cause real problems. Soon that once small cavity is a severely aching tooth that needs root canal therapy or, at worst, extraction. You must have cavities filled, but you don\u2019t have to have them filled with that noticeable, unattractive silver substance. These days you can choose tooth colored fillings in Virginia Beach for a discreet tooth restoration you won\u2019t even remember you had. Keep reading to learn more about this cosmetic restorative option at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smile By Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tooth Colored Fillings in Virginia Beach, For a Natural Looking Smile<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Smile By Design, your trusted dentists prefer tooth colored fillings over the silver option for a number of reasons. Also known as white, or composite-resin fillings, they work by restoring the health and natural appearance of your original tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tooth Colored Fillings Repair a Number of Issues<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To restore a tooth from decay using a tooth colored filling, your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virginia Beach dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> removes decay from the damaged tooth, then places the white material in the remaining hole and uses a special light to harden the substance. The filling can be shaped to match the contours and curves of your natural tooth, so you\u2019ll never notice the filling is there once the procedure is finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to repairing decay, this option is excellent for restoring teeth affected by these cosmetic problems:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fractures or chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teeth that appear to be slightly uneven<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slightly gapped teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patients who choose tooth-colored fillings at Smile By Design consistently confirm that they\u2019re an affordable, natural looking way to solve a variety of tooth problems. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefits of Tooth Colored Fillings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The advantages of choosing this option in tooth restoration are many. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Less restructuring of the original teeth, meaning more of your natural smile stays intact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">85 to 95 percent of tooth\u2019s original strength is restored<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dry within seconds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good for front and back teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy to repair if damage occurs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule an Appointment at Smile By Design Today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re interested in visiting the office that provides patients with options like tooth colored fillings &#8212; or if you know you have a cavity and want it repaired without damaging your smile &#8212; don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA. Our aim is to keep you and the whole family smiling today, and for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Click here to request your appointment today!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve got a cavity, there\u2019s no question about it &#8212; it has to be filled. A cavity that remains unfilled for a long period of time can cause real problems. Soon that once small cavity is a severely aching tooth that needs root canal therapy or, at worst, extraction. 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