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Tooth-Colored Fillings in Alpharetta GA

At Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry, every procedure we perform improves your oral health and enhances the appearance of your smile. Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way in recent years, and improvements in materials offer solutions that leave you with a more beautiful smile than you ever thought possible.

Cosmetic Tooth-Colored Fillings

Esthetically, tooth-colored composite fillings (also referred to as composites) are an excellent choice for restoring a cavity because the material can be shaded to closely match the color of your own teeth. This quality also makes dental composites a great choice for addressing certain cosmetic flaws with a process called dental bonding.

Tooth-colored fillings are also good for your teeth because the material is designed to be bonded directly to the existing structure of the tooth. This means that we don’t have to remove a lot of healthy tooth structure to perform a strong, durable repair. It’s always in our patients’ best interest to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible to maintain a whole and healthy smile for many years.

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Dr. Kai Liang DDS

Dr. Kai Liang is very excited to have the opportunity to serve the communities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Kai and his wife, Sandy, have 2 little girls named Zoey Madison and Piper McKenzie.

Having been a resident of Georgia almost all his life, Dr. Kai is proud to call himself a Georgian. He graduated from Duluth High School and attended undergraduate and graduate school at Georgia State University, earning both bachelor of science (BS) and master of science (MS) degrees in the field of Biology. He ...

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Why You Need Fillings

A filling is needed when bacteria attack healthy tooth structure, creating a cavity. Without a dental filling, the cavity grows and eats away at your tooth. The decay will continue to spread and eventually cause toothaches and possible infection.

Unfortunately, you may have tooth decay and not be aware it exists. In many cases, no sensitivity or discomfort occurs until decay makes its way through to the deeper layer of tooth structure. At this point, the decay starts to spread quickly and cause the most damage.

How Dental Bonding Works

Bonding is an affordable, conservative procedure where a tooth-colored composite material is used for:

Restoring chipped or cracked teeth
Covering teeth that are severely stained or discolored
Filling uneven gaps and spacing between teeth
Altering the shape of poorly proportioned teeth

There is very little preparation required for bonding. Dr. Kai uses the composite material to gradually build up and expertly shape the repair. Once he’s satisfied with the appearance of the restoration, the tooth is polished so that it blends perfectly with the surrounding teeth. The result is a repair that looks so natural even you may have trouble spotting it!

Dental bonding can also save you multiple visits to the dental office. Since the process is so efficient, we can often fix several minor problems during a single appointment.

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"Even going in with high expectations, I was very impressed with Dr. Kai..."

I am new to the area and decided to go with Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry because of the great reviews they had on this site. I don't typically write reviews, however since moving to a new state, I've realized how much I depend on them for finding new service providers! Even going in with high expectations, I was very impressed with Dr. Kai, Audra and Stacey. They were very professional, but also very friendly, and made what usually is a very unpleasant experience for me, a very great experience. I have avoided the dentist for many years, however, Dr. Kai has made me look forward to my next visit that I scheduled six months from now! I highly recommend Dr. Kai! If you are looking for a new dentist or a change, this is the place to go! Thank you to the team at Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will anyone notice I have tooth-colored fillings?

Probably not. Tooth-colored fillings in Alpharetta, GA go by several names – composite fillings, dental composites, white fillings – and the material was developed specifically to create seamless dental fillings that are strong and durable.

These fillings are called composites because they are a mixture of materials that give them their strength, beauty, and natural appearance. When combined, the glass and resin particles used look very similar to dental enamel.

Dr. Kai Liang further customizes the composite material to match the shade of your teeth closely. When we place the filling on the tooth, most patients can’t detect the repair, which makes it unlikely that anyone else will!

These characteristics also make the composite material quite versatile. We commonly use tooth-colored filling material to:

Fill cavities and eliminate tooth decay
Build up chipped or broken teeth
Improve the shape or size of a tooth
Close uneven spacing between teeth
Create conservative, no-prep veneers

If you need to fill a cavity or have cosmetic smile flaws you would like to address, please call Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Kai will evaluate your needs, talk to you about all the options we offer, and help you decide if a tooth-colored filling is the best solution for your needs.

I am feeling slight pain in one of my teeth. Is it time to see the dentist?

Any type of lingering tooth pain is a sure sign that it is time to call the dentist. If we address the problem as soon as you experience pain, we can help you avoid more complicated and painful problems later on. We would rather find out that your problem is minor than have you risk damaging your oral health by waiting to call!

There are numerous reasons why you might suffer a toothache:

Tooth decay
Advanced gum disease
Infected root canal
Chronic teeth grinding
Misaligned dental bite

Avoiding the inevitable is never good because whatever is causing the pain is sure to worsen over time. When pain is still minor is the best time to call us because there is a good chance we can prevent a small problem from becoming major.

Whatever the reason for your tooth pain, the first step is to provide you with relief. We understand that even a mild toothache can make it hard to function, so we will do our best to see you the same day.

If you are in pain, please call our dentist at Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry, and we will be happy to make arrangements to see you.

I have chipped teeth. What can you do to repair them?

At Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry, we always look for the most conservative and affordable solutions for our patients. Dental bonding is an easy, cost-effective procedure that can be used in a number of ways to solve several esthetic problems. Bonding allows us to:

Fill in chips and build up broken teeth
Create fillings that closely match the look of your natural teeth
Close uneven spaces and gaps between your teeth
Correct the appearance of severely stained teeth
Refine the shape of irregular teeth

The process of bonding requires little or no preparation of the teeth to be treated. Once the composite is applied to your teeth, Dr. Kai Liang will expertly shape and polish the tooth so that it blends perfectly with your natural tooth enamel. Bonding is so efficient that we can often fix several minor problems during a single appointment.

The technique used to bond the composite material to your tooth results in a repair that looks and acts like the surrounding natural tooth. In many cases, the procedure doesn’t require the use of an anesthetic. Dental bonding provides immediate results and is a great cost-effective alternative to porcelain veneers. If you'd like to learn more about the benefits of dental bonding, please call our Alpharetta dental office to arrange a convenient appointment.

My fillings are sensitive. What does that mean?

It is not uncommon to experience sensitivity with some fillings. Sometimes a tooth is generally sensitive to touch and changes in temperature. In other cases, a tooth with deep decay may take a little longer to return to feeling normal because there isn't enough "insulation" between the filling and the nerve.

One bit of advice we offer patients at Alpharetta Creek Restorative Dentistry who experience sensitivity is if the tooth is feeling a little better each day, just give it time. However, if you are very uncomfortable and the sensitivity doesn't seem to be diminishing, please let us know.

How to Treat a Sensitive Tooth

When we place a new filling, we are always very careful to ensure that your teeth are meeting properly when you bite down and that there are no high spots. These high spots place excess force on the filled tooth, leading to sensitivity and discomfort.

However, you may be one of the many people who have a general problem with tooth sensitivity. If so, Dr. Kai Liang may recommend a desensitizing toothpaste like Sensodyne that contains potassium nitrate to calm the nerves in your tooth.

Reach Out to Our Alpharetta Dental Office

If you notice that one of your fillings feels sensitive and uncomfortable, please call our Alpharetta dental office so we can determine what's causing the problem.

Please Contact Our Alpharetta Office for An Appointment

Fillings made using tooth-colored composite material are an important step forward in modern dental treatments; they not only restore your teeth and protect your oral health, they can also significantly improve the appearance of a tooth. If you’re experiencing dental pain or are overdue for a dental exam, please contact our Alpharetta dental office as soon as possible and we will be happy to arrange a convenient appointment.

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