Dental fillings in Torrance, CA stop decay before it reaches the nerve and becomes a root canal. We clean out the cavity and rebuild the tooth with tooth-colored composite that is bonded, polished and shade-matched, so the repair blends into your smile.
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic health conditions. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent it, and in cases where decay is unavoidable, a dental filling is an affordable, natural-looking, and safe solution. Not only are our fillings at Haru Dental some of the most aesthetic restorations available today, but they are strong and long-lasting as well.
At Haru Dental, we rely on high-quality materials, latest technology, and advanced techniques to create restorations for our patients that last a lifetime. Our goal is to create results that are designed to be virtually undetectable. We use tooth-colored fillings as restorations when our patients have:
The best way to fight cavities and maintain healthy gums and teeth is to keep up on your daily habit of proper oral hygiene. Here are 5 ways to ward off tooth decay and prevent cavities:
The procedure for placing a composite resin dental filling is a routine treatment that we do every day at Haru Dental. Here’s how it works:
A filling does what it says it does—it is filling in a cavity, a hole that has been created by decay or trauma, essentially restoring normal tooth anatomy. When we create a filling from composite resin, we shade the white material so that it blends naturally with your surrounding tooth structure. The result is a restoration that is practically invisible.
Inlays and onlays are used when the damage or decay to a tooth requires more than a filling—but less than a crown. In other words, if your tooth does not have enough tooth structure for a filling but it is not so severely damaged that it warrants a crown, you may be an excellent candidate for an inlay or onlay.
Made of porcelain, an inlay is crafted at a dental lab by an expert ceramist and cemented into or onto the center of the tooth, inside the cusp tips of the tooth. An onlay covers the top chewing surface of the tooth. We use porcelain because it very closely mimics enamel and offers decades of strength and security.
Composite resin fillings are the most common alternative to dental amalgam. They are sometimes called “tooth-colored” or “white” fillings because of their color. Composite resin fillings are made of a type of plastic (an acrylic resin) reinforced with powdered glass filler. Composite resin is often placed in layers to build up the final restoration, then cured with an “ultra-violet light”. This light energy speeds up a chemical reaction of the components causing the soft material to harden and bond to the tooth. This material is considered safe. The color (shade) of composite resins can be customized to closely match surrounding teeth. This plastic and glass mixture contains no metal and can be shaped to resemble a real tooth. It is usually hard to tell that a tooth has even been filled!
Composite resin fillings have several advantages. The “white” color is preferred by many patients due to its ability to blend in with surrounding teeth. It is also possible to make a more conservative preparations when using composite material, thus enabling the dentist to preserve more natural tooth structure.
Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contains fluoride, it can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, another advantage that reinforces gum health.
The result of high-quality composite fillings is a beautiful, healthy smile. For more information about our dental fillings, call our office today! Haru Dental Office Phone Number(310) 362-2875
Repair and rebuild your smile for lasting comfort.
Rebuild damaged or missing teeth for lasting function.
Learn more →Dental CrownsDurable caps that protect and restore weak teeth.
Learn more →Dental BridgesFill the gap from missing teeth with a fixed bridge.
Learn more →Amalgam FillingsStrong, time-tested fillings for back teeth.
Learn more →Inlays & OnlaysLab-crafted restorations for larger decay.
Learn more →Root Canal TherapySave an infected tooth with gentle modern care.
Learn more →Dental fillings are restorations used to repair teeth damaged by cavities, minor fractures, or wear. They help restore the tooth’s strength, function, and appearance.
You may need a filling if you have a cavity, chipped tooth, worn enamel, or minor tooth damage. During an exam, your dentist can determine whether a filling is the best treatment option.
Common filling materials include tooth-colored composite resin, amalgam (silver fillings), gold, and porcelain. Your dentist will recommend the most suitable option based on your needs and preferences.
Tooth-colored composite fillings blend naturally with your smile and require less removal of healthy tooth structure. Silver fillings are known for their durability, especially in areas with heavy chewing pressure.
The procedure is typically comfortable. Local anesthesia is used to numb the area, and most patients experience little to no discomfort during treatment.
Most fillings can be completed in a single visit and usually take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the size and location of the cavity.
