Our tooth-colored fillings restore your dental health and improve the appearance of your smile!

Do You Have a Cavity and Need a Tooth Filled?

Tooth-Colored Fillings

You can do a lot to keep your teeth healthy by committing to excellent oral hygiene and periodic check-ins with your family dentist in Wilmington, DE. Even if you’re proactive with your oral health, you may still develop a cavity.

Fortunately, fixing a cavity is easy, especially when we catch it early on during a dental exam. Tooth-colored dental fillings restore your oral health and strengthen the tooth so you can chew on it again. And since it's done using a material that mimics the appearance of dental enamel, the repair will blend seamlessly into your smile.

Why We Choose Tooth-Colored Fillings

Because Dr. Amanda Matthews and Dr. Edward Bayley stay current with advances in dentistry, their Wilmington, DE patients can expect the highest standard of dental care possible. When they learns about new materials like tooth-colored dental fillings, they pass the benefits on to you, the patient.

Dr. Matthews and Dr. Bayley choose tooth-colored dental fillings for several reasons:

Natural-Looking Appearance

Because white tooth-colored fillings are a composite of resin and glass particles, the finished results look very lifelike when placed in your tooth. We customize the dental composite to match the shade of the tooth for a perfect, seamless repair.

Structural Integrity

When we place a tooth-colored composite filling, it isn’t necessary to remove much existing structure. Since the filling material is placed directly on your tooth, it creates a strong bond while still allowing us to keep the majority of the tooth intact.

It’s essential for dentists to preserve healthy tooth structure for as long as possible. By placing conservative dental restorations like tooth-colored fillings, Dr. Matthews and Dr. Bayley repair the tooth and help you maintain excellent oral health.

Affordable Dental Bonding

Since our tooth-colored filling material looks so lifelike, we use it for cosmetic dental bonding. Bonding is a conservative cosmetic treatment that allows us to correct cosmetic dental flaws like:

Chips along the edges of your teeth
Wide or uneven gaps and spaces between teeth
Cracked, broken, or discolored teeth
Shape or size discrepancies

We also use dental bonding to create direct veneers. With direct veneers, Dr. Matthews and Dr. Bayley expertly mold the filling material directly onto your tooth. There’s no outside lab involved, so dental bonding is more affordable than porcelain veneers.

Please Call Us to Learn More

Our Wilmington, DE patients like tooth-colored fillings since they get rid of cavities and blend in with their smiles.

Dr. Matthews and Dr. Bayley recommend them because they are an excellent treatment we offer that improves your oral health and protects your smile conservatively.

If you have a toothache, you may have a cavity that we need to fill. Call Exceptional Dentistry, and we’ll get you on our schedule as soon as possible to relieve your pain and restore your smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my dental work last?

Unfortunately, nothing in dentistry lasts forever, and dental work doesn't come with warranties. The good news is that dental materials and techniques are always improving, allowing restorations to be stronger for longer.

Dr. Matthews makes it a point to stay up to date on the most current research, techniques, and technology to provide you with the best that dentistry can offer. She will always take extra steps to protect her work. As part of your treatment, Dr. Matthews will also educate you on how you can best care for and maintain your restorations so they last longer. Her meticulous attention to detail means a better, longer-lasting result for you.

The best protection for your dental work is conscientious brushing and flossing and six-month dental exams and cleanings at our Wilmington, DE dental office. Oral hygiene at home removes plaque and food debris that cause gum disease and cavities.

Every time we see you, Dr. Matthews will check the condition of your dental fillings, crowns, bridges, and dental implants. If she does discover a problem, she’ll explain what’s going on and work with you to find the appropriate solution.

We can’t say for sure how long your dental work will last. But we can assure you that we’ll do everything possible to help you maintain a healthy, problem-free smile. If it’s time to schedule your next appointment, please call Exceptional Dentistry to get started.

I broke a tooth – do I need a dental crown?

You might. It depends how extensive the damage to the tooth is and where it’s located in your mouth. If enough of the tooth’s structure is compromised, Dr. Matthews would recommend a custom dental crown.

A dental crown fits over a broken tooth to strengthen and protect it from chewing forces and further damage. For instance, a damaged molar requires significant strength to help you chew, and a dental crown might be the best solution in that case.

If you’ve broken a front tooth, however, you need a solution that protects the tooth and doesn't detract from your smile. In this case, dental bonding or porcelain veneers might be a better option for you.

The goal of dentistry is to keep healthy tooth structure intact for as long as possible. Once dental enamel is gone, it’s gone for good. Dental crowns in Wilmington, DE protect a broken tooth, but we may also need to remove some additional healthy structure to place it successfully.

Breaking or chipping off a piece of a tooth can be an upsetting experience, but we have solutions. Dr. Matthews will evaluate your needs and explain the options available and how they’ll benefit your long-term oral health.

If you damage a tooth, call Exceptional Dentistry right away. We will arrange to see you at our next available appointment to get you the help you need.

Very personable & extremely knowledgeable!

Dr Amanda is a wonderful dentist! Very personable & extremely knowledgeable! I send my family to her.

- Danielle G.

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Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Edward Bayley

Dr. Edward Bayley was born and raised in Delaware. He graduated from the Tatnall School and from there went on to get an Honors BA in Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware, graduating Summa Cum ...

Dr. Amanda Matthews

A native of North Wilmington, Dr. Amanda Matthews has been practicing dentistry in the area since 2012 and is thrilled to open her new practice. She graduated from the Tatnall School and completed her undergraduate ...

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