Replace Your Old Metal Fillings with New Tooth Colored Composite Fillings in Fort Smith, AR

Do you still have metal in your mouth? If you still have old metal (amalgam) dental fillings, it may be time to have them replaced with more natural looking tooth colored composite fillings. Tooth colored composite fillings are fast becoming the preferred choice of most patients when filling dental cavities. They look great and they are better for your long term health since they don’t contain any metal or traces of mercury, a potentially dangerous material. Why gamble with your long term dental health? Make your tooth colored composite filling appointment with Dr. Lopez at New Smile Dental today. Dr. Lopez is a highly qualified restorative dentist. New Smile Dental proudly serves families throughout Fort Smith, AR, Van Buren, and the surrounding communities.

What Are Tooth Colored Composite Fillings?

Tooth colored composite fillings are used to repair damaged teeth assailed by decay, cracks, fractures, or other injury.  The damaged portion of the tooth is carefully removed and then filled with the composite filling material. Composite fillings may be the most widely used filling material today.  Because they’re tooth colored, they most closely match the color of your existing teeth, and are therefore both restoratively and cosmetically beneficial.

How Are Tooth Colored Composite Fillings Placed?

Tooth colored composite fillings can be completed in one short visit.  Dr. Lopez will first numb your tooth to remove any decay. He will then thoroughly clean and carefully prepare the area before your new filling is placed.  If the damage or decay was near the nerve of your tooth, a special medication will be applied for added protection.  The tooth colored composite filling will then be placed, shaped, and polished, to completely restore your tooth to its natural form, color, and function. You will be given home care instructions at the end of your appointment.  Good oral hygiene practices, healthy eating habits, and regular dental checkups and cleanings will all prolong the life of your new composite fillings.

Fort Smith Tooth Colored Composite Fillings Appointments

Unsightly and potentially dangerous dental restorations are a thing of the past. Make an appointment with Dr. Lopez at New Smile Dental for your new tooth colored composite fillings today. Dr. Lopez and his experienced team remove and replace old metal fillings every day. Dr. Lopez is the trusted family dentist of patients throughout Fort Smith, AR, Van Buren, and nearby cities.

Eliminate Tooth Pain and Sensitivity with Root Canal Therapy at New Smile Dental

Are you muddling through pain and discomfort caused by an infected tooth? Soreness, sensitivity, bleeding, and inflammation are all warning signs of a serious tooth infection. Left untreated, a tooth infection can lead to the development of an abscess and the eventual loss of the natural tooth. But you can avoid the frustration and costs of tooth replacement, by scheduling a root canal therapy procedure before it’s too late. Make your root canal therapy appointment with Dr. Lopez at New Smile Dental today. Dr. Lopez can provide immediate pain relief and save your natural teeth from extraction. Dr. Lopez proudly restores smiles throughout Fort Smith, AR, Van Buren, and the surrounding communities.

What Happens During Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal therapy is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected with harmful bacteria. To save the tooth from further decay, and eventual extraction, Dr. Lopez can clean out the bacteria and disinfect the canals of the tooth. 

For a root canal procedure:

·         First, Dr. Lopez will numb the tooth and surrounding area with a local anesthetic to block any pain.

·         Next, he will make a hole in the tooth to gain access to the inside of the pulp chamber (root canal).

·         Then, Dr. Lopez will clean out, disinfect, shape, and fill in the canals with a rubber compound known as gutta-percha.

·         Finally, Dr. Lopez will seal your tooth and put in place a filling or dental crown for additional protection and support.

Root Canal Therapy Appointments in Fort Smith, AR

Depending on the severity of the infection, your root canal procedure can be completed in just one to two visits. You can make an appointment for the root canal therapy you need today with Dr. Lopez at New Smile Dental. Dr. Lopez is an experienced and gentle family and restorative dentist. New Smile Dental serves patients of all ages throughout Fort Smith, AR, Van Buren, and nearby areas.

Composite Fillings with Dr. Lopez

If you are embarrassed by your silver amalgam fillings because they are too obvious, there is a wonderful solution! At New Smile Dental, Dr. Gilbert Lopez offers his patients composite fillings, a wonderful alternative to achieve a natural, seamless look to your dental work.

Unlike amalgam fillings, composite fillings are made of a material that matches the color of your teeth. They are used to repair decayed and fractured teeth, and are very durable, so you don’t have to worry about damaging them. If you get composite fillings, you may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold foods, which is very normal, and should subside over time. Composite fillings can last for several years, and after your appointment, we will be able to give you instructions on how to care for them.

The good thing about composite fillings is the fact they usually take a single session to apply. Dr. Lopez will numb your gums, and then remove whatever decay your teeth may have. After cleaning the area, Dr. Lopez will place the composite filling on your tooth, and shape it to look like your natural teeth. Simple yet very effective, there are many benefits to composite fillings that you really should experience for yourself! Make an appointment at our office, and we will be more than willing to assist you!

At New Smile Dental, we focus on enhancing and restoring the beauty of your smile with help from the latest dental technology. Dr. Gilbert Lopez treats patients from Fort Smith and Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.