Tooth-Colored Fillings in Fairfax, VA

Tummerello & Pandak Family Dentistry in Fairfax focuses on preventive dentistry to help our patients avoid complicated and costly problems. With that said, most of us will eventually encounter tooth decay. However, when it's detected early on, we can usually treat it with a simple dental filling.

Drl Jennifer Tummarello strive to provide our patients with the best materials that deliver both the durability you need for enjoying your food and the aesthetics you want when you encounter the world each day. Tooth-colored composite resin provides those things when it's time to fill a cavity.

The Advantages of Tooth-Colored Fillings in Fairfax

Tooth-colored fillings are made from composite resin, a mixture of glass and resin particles. Composite resin bonds directly to your tooth, making it durable and providing a flawless, unnoticeable finish.

Just like with a porcelain crown, veneer, or bridge, our dentists can also customize the shade of composite resin to match your tooth, so it blends seamlessly and isn't visible. Patients love the fact that no one will ever notice their dental work!

Avoiding Tooth Cavities

Cavities develop when the acids in your mouth deteriorate your tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. These acids are the byproducts of the bacteria that live in the plaque that forms on your teeth after meals.

Brushing your teeth at least twice daily removes the plaque from your teeth, and flossing eliminates the plaque that develops between your teeth (you can get cavities in between your teeth). So consistently removing plaque every day protects your teeth from developing cavities.

Routine visits to your dentist every six months also protect your smile. Our dentists can identify any problems before they become more significant, while Kathy, our hygienist removes the plaque from your teeth that you missed, helping you avoid tooth decay.

Another way to protect your teeth from developing cavities is through fluoride treatments. You can incorporate a professional topical fluoride treatment into your teeth cleanings at Tummerello & Pandak Family Dentistry, and there are also fluoride treatments you can do at home. Talk with Dr. Jennifer about your options for giving your teeth some extra protection with fluoride to determine the best one for you.  

Contact Your Team at Tummerello & Pandak Family Dentistry

If it's time for your next dental checkup and teeth cleaning, or if you think you may have a tooth cavity, we encourage you to contact your team at Tummerello & Pandak Family Dentistry at (703) 691-1511 to book a convenient time for your next appointment.