Space Closure with Tooth Colored Filling

Space Closure with Tooth Colored Filling Patient Results

A patient came in with a chip on his teeth when he used his teeth to crack open crab legs. Dr. Joseph recommended composite material to build up the tooth where it was chipped. In less than an hour we were able to do a conservative white filling with minimal to no discomfort. The patient was very happy with the outcome and has not used his teeth to crack open crab legs again.

1-2 VisitsEmergency Visit, Filling Appointment
30 minutes - 1 hourAssess damage to your tooth, Place a permanent white filling
AnestheticNeeded

Actual patient

BeforeAfter

The Case

What happened, and what we did about it

Broken tooth emergency
tooth broken in half
broken tooth repair
fractured tooth

01 Emergency Visit Necessary x-rays and exam by the doctor, discussion of options to repair and answering your concerns
02 Filling Appt Your tooth is numbed and a permanent white filling material is placed

Photographs are of an actual Plano Family Dental patient, taken before and after treatment. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

“I love my teeth! The bottom front teeth were chipping and they look great now! I highly recommend Plano Family Dental!”

Patient & treatment

Age40 - 45 Years Old GenderMale

ProcedureSpace Closure with Tooth Colored Filling
AnestheticNeeded
Enamel removedSometimes
Typical Lifespan of a filling10-15 years

Same-day emergency slots held daily

Dr. Varun Joseph

Treating provider · Plano Family Dental

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Is this right for me?

You have slight to moderately broken or chipped tooth
You have front teeth chipped from misalignment or teeth grinding
You have worn down teeth that need to be safeguarded

Common Questions

Before you book this visit

Can a broken tooth be saved?

It depends on where the breakage occurs and the condition of your tooth root

Will the filling match my other teeth?

Yes, we use resin material that comes in different shades so we can match your other teeth

Does the filling stain or whiten?

Your filling can stain over time from coffee, tea, etc. Usually white fillings do not whiten very much.

Can I chew normally with my filling?

It depends which surface of your tooth it covers. Fillings that include the biting surface, especially of front teeth, can break when chewing hard foods.