Direct Resin restorations are diagnosed as our most conservative treatment option for a small area of decay in the tooth. We match the shade of the existing tooth and bevel these restorations to an infinity margin in order to achieve a healthy, long-lasting, nearly invisible dental restoration. The patient can eat and drink normally immediately following this treatment but may want to be careful until the local anesthetic has metabolized and sensory functions have returned to the surrounding tissues.

When treating a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and fill it with another substance. This procedure is called a filling. There are multiple options for the material to be used in the filling, the most common of which are composite fillings and amalgam fillings.

A composite filling is also known as a tooth colored filling, since the material used in the filling can be closely matched to the color of your teeth. Composite fillings provide good durability for small to medium cavities, and the procedure typically involves removing less of a tooth than you would during an amalgam filling. They are also particularly well suited for treating front or highly visible teeth because of their natural look.