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Dental Fillings

Seattle, WA

Fillings are used to replace a tooth’s enamel once it has become decayed. Summit Dental Care offers several different materials in Seattle that can be used for the filling’s material, including porcelain, composite resin, gold, and amalgam. Fillings are important to have inserted in order to repair the parts of the tooth that are decaying, as well as to restore the tooth back to its former strength and aesthetic.

How Are Dental Fillings Fitted?

When a patient comes into our office for their biannual appointment, our dentist will examine the patient's teeth. During this examination, our team may notice decay on the biting surface of one of the patient's teeth. This could be a result of not brushing teeth and a buildup of bacteria breaking down the enamel. While this does mean the permanent loss of natural enamel, it can easily be replaced by synthetic material.

The dentist will use local anesthesia when they remove the decayed part of the tooth and shape it to be ready for the filling. Once the tooth is ready, the filling is placed, pushed down to ensure the elimination of any air pockets, and smoothed. The top is polished, and then the process is complete. There will be some aftercare instructions to which the patient must adhere. Fillings are a routine procedure that are accomplished quickly and painlessly. Fillings can also be used for mild fractures. For moderate to severe fractures, however, crowns, inlays, or onlays will have to be used.

What Type of Dental Filling Should I Get?

Porcelain is a very popular type of filling because it is the most indistinguishable from the natural tooth. Not only can the color of the porcelain be matched to the patient's teeth, but the material itself gives off a gleam much like a natural tooth would. Porcelain fillings last over 15 years and can last even longer if kept in good condition. Gold is similar in price to porcelain and has been a popular choice for decades now. Gold fillings have earned their reputation through their durability, as they can last over 20 years.

Their aesthetic cannot match porcelain's aesthetic, as the gold is very conspicuous, so gold is often used for teeth towards the back of the mouth. Composite resin fillings are also very indistinguishable, like porcelain, and are ideal for use on the front teeth. Their color can be matched to the patient's natural teeth, but they last only 3 to 10 years, so composite resin cannot match the longevity of the previous two types of fillings. They are also liable to staining. Amalgam fillings are made from an alloy of several metals including zinc, tin, mercury and copper. This combination of metals is what makes them cheaper, in comparison to the other fillings, but it also makes them more noticeable. Amalgam fillings can last up to 15 years.

Summit Dental Care offers fillings in Seattle to fix minor decay and mild fractures. NamThien Vu, DDS wants to help you restore your tooth back to its former strength, and can help you decide which filling is best for you. To book an appointment for Seattle dental fillings, contact our office at 206-292-9980.

Seattle Dentist
Dr. Vu and the team are like family! They treat my dental needs and make me feel right at home. When I had a dental emergency they cleared out time to make sure I was taken care of. I knocked 2 teeth out in a bike accident and you can’t even tell!! They also make a great point to support the LGBTQ+ community!

- Scotty C

Dentist In Seattle
Dr. Vu and his staff are not only professional and well organized, they are also very welcoming and personable. They make you feel instantly comfortable the moment you walk in. They are a modern practice with state of the art technology and open to all clientele. Their work is fantastic and my teeth look and feel great.

- Justin P.

Downtown Seattle Dentist
Summit Dental Care: convenient location in downtown Seattle; strong online website and patient portal (e.g., appointments, dental records); reception staff, hygienist, chairside assistants - competent and professional. Most importantly, there is Summit Dental's Dr. Vu, DDS - a very skilled dental professional who seems to genuinely care about the welfare of his patients. A recent dental crisis/emergency was handled without delay; when a tooth is "making its presence known," one doesn't want to hear, "Let me see if we have any openings..."! Dr. Vu replaced my (now retired) dentist of 20+ years - it has been a wise decision to stay with the practice.

- Mark D.

Dentist Downtown Seattle
Dr. Vu is great. He and his staff are all friendly and kind, and I’ve consistently had good experiences at his office. He’s always trying to think of ways to improve patient experience- including offering noise canceling headphones for when you get fillings so you can listen to music or a podcast to distract you from the noise of the drill. Brilliant!

- Lindsay S.

Seattle Family Dentistry
I've been a patient here for 6 years now and Dr. Vu and the team continue to exceed my expectations. They do a great job of listening to you and treat you with the utmost respect. I am so happy here that I keep paying extra for an out-of-Network dental plan. My gum health has improved tremendously and I have reclaimed my smile.

- Michael Z.
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