Fillings & Sealants

When you’d like to reduce the risk of tooth decay for yourself and your family, or if you have minor tooth decay, see the experts at OneSource Dental of South Tampa in Tampa, Florida. The friendly dental team offers tooth-colored fillings and sealants to protect your dental health. Call the office to schedule an oral health exam or use the online booking tab today.

What are fillings and sealants?

Fillings and sealants are dental treatments that restore decaying or damaged teeth or protect them from further problems. OneSource Dental of South Tampa offers:

Tooth-colored fillings

Tooth-colored fillings help keep your smile beautiful by protecting your teeth. Your dentist applies fillings to damaged or decayed areas and hardens them to restore affected teeth and reduce the chance of future decay. 

Cavity-preventing sealants

Sealants at OneSource Dental of South Tampa prevent cavity-causing bacteria from infiltrating your teeth, protecting them from damage. Your dentist applies sealants to the surface of your back molars.

What are the benefits of fillings and sealants?

Fillings and sealants available at OneSource Dental of South Tampa help you achieve teeth that are:

• Stronger
• Longer-lasting
• Less decayed
• Protected
• Beautiful

Fillings repair teeth with minor cracks or pits due to damage and decay. Because they’re the same color as your natural teeth, other people won’t notice you have fillings or sealants in your mouth.

Are fillings and sealants right for me?

To determine if you’re a candidate for fillings and sealants, the OneSource Dental of South Tampa team examines your teeth, takes dental X-rays if needed, and asks about your symptoms and desired results.

Your dentist personalizes a restorative and preventive dental treatment that’s best for your unique needs and lets you know what you expect during treatment.

What happens when receiving fillings and sealants?

When receiving fillings or sealants, you can rest comfortably in a dental chair. If needed, your dentist numbs the treatment area. They clean your teeth and remove any tooth decay before applying tooth-colored filling or sealant materials to your teeth. After the materials dry and harden, you can reap the benefits of fillings and sealants without any pain or downtime.

What should I expect after getting fillings and sealants?

It’s important to protect your teeth from future decay and damage after receiving fillings and sealants, to ensure these treatments last as long as possible. Brush your teeth after meals, floss every day, and don’t chew on hard objects. 

Call the OneSource Dental of South Tampa office if a filling falls out of your mouth. Dental sealants may last two to four years before your dentist needs to replace them. See the OneSource Dental of South Tampa specialists every six months for professional cleanings and dental exams.

To determine if you’re a candidate for fillings and sealants at OneSource Dental of South Tampa, call the office or use the online booking tool today.