Silver & Tooth-Colored Fillings

From Cavities To Coastline Confidence With Silver And Tooth-Colored Fillings

No one likes finding out they have a cavity, but if your child does end up with one, we’re here to help get their smile back on course and ready to shine with silver and tooth-colored fillings. The good news is that repairing cavities today is easier than ever before—especially at Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, where we utilize the latest technology to provide our patients with minimally invasive treatments such as silver and tooth-colored fillings. We take an artistic approach to restoring your child’s smile, making sure every tooth looks as bright and smooth as sea glass glistening in the sun.

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What Are Silver and Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Silver and tooth-colored fillings are designed to remove tooth decay and repair cavities, helping your child’s smile stay shipshape and ready to shine. Tooth decay is a result of bacteria weakening the enamel, which keeps the teeth nice and strong. Bacteria often form in the mouth from drinking sugary drinks like soda, eating acidic foods and poor oral hygiene habits such as not brushing often and skipping out on routine dental visits.

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, we offer silver and tooth-colored fillings to help your child’s smile stay anchored in health. While their purpose is the same, they both have key differences:

  • Silver Fillings: Also called amalgams, they are used to restore or fill decayed areas in teeth. While more durable, they are more visible than their tooth-colored counterparts.

  • Tooth-Colored Fillings: For a seamless appearance, tooth-colored fillings are made from resin materials and blend in with natural teeth to create a smooth, wave-ready smile that looks as natural as a sunlit shoreline.

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The Process of Receiving Silver And Tooth-Colored Fillings

Silver and tooth-colored fillings are common treatments that Dr. Skip, Dr. Stephanie, or Dr. Katie perform right here at our Wilmington office. In many cases, a filling can be completed in a single visit, allowing your child to return to school or their regular activities the same day—no need to drop anchor for long!

If multiple fillings are needed, treatment may be completed over more than one appointment to keep your child comfortable and ensure the best possible care.

We believe that helping parents understand their child’s dental care is the key to keeping smiles healthy and strong. Here’s what your child can expect as we help their smile stay on course:

To keep your child as comfortable as possible, their dentist will first numb the area around the tooth before applying a local anesthetic, making sure their visit is calm seas all the way.

Using a gentle approach with precision and care, your child’s dentist will remove the decay caused by the cavity in their tooth. Think of it as clearing away the storm clouds so their smile can shine again.

The hole left in their tooth is filled with tooth-colored materials or amalgam to protect the tooth and restore it back to its original state. Dr. Skip, Dr. Stephanie or Dr. Katie will use a special light to make sure the material has hardened—sealing the tooth tight.

We prioritize artistry in your child’s dental care and will polish and smooth any edges to give the tooth its proper shape—restoring their smile’s natural shine like a polished seashell.

The last step is to make sure everything feels okay by having your child bite down. Once everything’s smooth sailing, they’re finished and ready to head back out to sea!

Recovering From Fillings

There is no downtime following silver and tooth-colored fillings—your child’s smile will be ready to set sail again right away! Your child may feel a little sore, and the area of their mouth may still be numb for a short time, but that will soon wear off. As their smile finds calm waters again, we recommend taking over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen to manage any discomfort or soreness they may feel.

The Benefits Of Silver And Tooth-Colored Fillings

Your child may experience a toothache, discomfort while chewing or jaw pain as a result of a cavity. If left untreated, it increases your child’s risk of more complex oral health problems and may cause issues for their overall health too.

By treating their cavity with silver and tooth-colored fillings, Dr. Skip, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Katie are able to repair the health and function of your child’s tooth and prevent the risk of further damage, helping their smile stay anchored in strength and shine bright like the coastal sun.

Additional benefits of silver and tooth-colored fillings at Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry include:

If your child takes excellent care of their filling, it can last for up to 20 years!

If your child’s dentist recommends using tooth-colored materials, they will give their smile a natural look—so seamless it blends right in like seafoam on the shore.

Dr. Skip, Dr. Stephanie, and Dr. Katie are experienced in placing both silver and tooth-colored fillings right here at our Wilmington office. Their expertise helps make the procedure quick, easy, and smooth sailing from start to finish while keeping your child comfortable throughout treatment.

If you suspect your child may benefit from silver and tooth-colored fillings, call our office at (910) 791-7380 to schedule an appointment today.

Healthy Smiles Start at Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry

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At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, we make it easy to schedule your child’s next visit! Whether it’s their first dental checkup or a routine cleaning, our friendly team is here to ensure every experience is positive and stress-free. Give us a call at (910) 791-7380 and our team will confirm your preferred date and time. We look forward to helping your child enjoy a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles!

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Catching Waves, Creating Smiles

2606 Iron Gate Dr., Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28412

(910) 791-7380