Tooth-Colored Fillings Sunnyvale, CA

At Spruce Dental, we use metal-free tooth-colored fillings exclusively. Our resin fillings are BPA-free, durable, and custom shaded to match your smile. If you have a cavity, our dentists in Sunnyvale, CA, can create a seamless repair that no one—not even you—can detect!

Tooth-colored fillings are a blend of materials, including resin and glass particles. This combination gives the material a translucent appearance similar to tooth enamel, so composite fillings blend beautifully with your smile.

We Use Only Metal-Free Fillings

Dr. Neri Lubomirsky and Dr. Donald Call practice minimally invasive dentistry to preserve healthy tooth structures for as long as possible; this is one reason why we use tooth-colored composite fillings exclusively. 

Placing a metal filling requires removing significant healthy tooth structure, then placing the material in the prepared space. Over time, metal expands and contracts and creates gaps around the filling where bacteria can enter and cause another cavity or infection.

When our dentists in Sunnyvale place a metal-free composite filling, they remove the decayed portion, then bond the material directly to the tooth’s remaining structure. This method creates a strong seal that prevents bacteria from re-entering the tooth. 

Amalgam fillings also look dark and contain mercury that most people would rather not have in their mouths.

Our composite resin fillings are mercury- and BPA-free and colored-matched to surrounding teeth for a seamless appearance.

Cavities develop when bacteria-filled plaque sits on teeth and feeds off sugars and carbs you consume. As it does, it creates acid that bathes the teeth, dissolves tooth enamel, and causes a cavity.

Brushing after meals can help break this cycle, but it’s better for your teeth if you don’t consume sugary and carb-laden foods in the first place. 

Everyone with teeth is at risk for cavities, but your risk increases if you don’t brush and floss adequately, skip routine dental cleanings, consume too many sugary or acidic foods, or experience dry mouth. 

How Your Sunnyvale Dental Team Keeps Your Smile Healthy

One of the easiest ways to avoid cavities is brushing at least twice a day and flossing once. Visiting Spruce Dental every six months for exams and teeth cleanings allows your dental team to provide services that help you maintain excellent oral health.

If you have questions, our hygienists are very helpful and knowledgeable and will be happy to demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques, recommend oral hygiene products, and provide nutritional guidance.  

If we do find decay, we can treat it promptly to help you avoid discomfort and the need for emergency dental visits in Sunnyvale. We can also educate you on ways to improve your oral hygiene habits or make better dietary choices.

If it’s been six months or longer since your last checkup and cleaning, please call our Sunnyvale, CA, dental office to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you and your family maintain a healthy, problem-free smile for life! 

We are pleased to serve Santa Clara County and all surrounding communities, including Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and beyond.