A tooth-colored composite filling can give you back your healthy smile without the need for silver or gold!
A tooth-colored composite filling can give you back your healthy smile without the need for silver or gold!
Composite fillings are made from dental composite resin, consisting of plastic and glass-ceramic particles. They are metal-free and can be shaded to match the rest of your surrounding teeth. This means that the fillings not only feel natural, but they also look like your enamel for a seamless restoration.
To receive your filling, your dentist will remove all the decay from your tooth and sculpt the resin to fill the cavity. The resin can be sculpted directly into the damaged or decayed area with less tooth preparation than silver or gold fillings.
When it’s time for your next complete dental checkup, call Tennessee Family Dental Care. We welcome you and your family to visit us every six months, or as recommended by your dentist. Here is what you can expect during your next preventive visit:
A member of our friendly team will check your teeth, gums, tongue, and other tissues for signs of decay or disease.
Your hygienist will thoroughly brush, floss, and polish your teeth to remove any built-up plaque or tartar.
We will take X-rays and screen for signs of oral cancer.
Tennessee Family Dental Care is a clean, comfortable, and affordable dental practice that serves Bellevue, Nashville, and the surrounding communities. We offer a full range of family dentistry procedures, treatments, and procedures to give our patients an amazing dental care experience. Here is what you can expect when you arrive:
Oral health is essential to full-body health. Our dentist recommends you come in every six months for a regular dental checkup. Every checkup includes professional teeth cleaning, a thorough oral examination, and, as needed, digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening.
If you need to replace or protect damaged or missing teeth, we offer restorative treatments. Our crowns and bridges are made from durable, natural-looking porcelain for years of healthy smiles.
Your dentist provides tooth-colored composite resin fillings to maintain the health and appearance of your teeth. Composite fillings give you the same restorative benefits as traditional fillings but let you keep the beautiful look of your smile.
Your dentist uses long-lasting porcelain direct and indirect fillings to fully repair and restore teeth. If your smile needs restorative care, we may recommend an inlay or onlay.
Great for athletes of all ages, our custom-made mouth guards are worn over the teeth and used to prevent mouth injuries. Also, we offer night guards for those patients who suffer from clenching or grinding through the night.
If you’re living with bad breath, we get to the source to restore your good oral health.
A root canal treatment is a tooth-saving procedure used to prevent extraction in cases of damage, disease, or infection. Dr. Emmons performs comfortable root canals to provide relief and give you your healthy smile back.
Sleep apnea can prevent you from getting the rest your body needs. Our oral appliances position your jaw in a way that provides open airways giving you a good night’s rest.
Are you tired of hiding your smile? Do stained or crooked teeth keep you from smiling with pride? Let us help you achieve your dream smile! Schedule your cosmetic consultation today. Here are the services we offer at Tennessee Family Dental Care:
In-office teeth bleaching is the fast, effective, and affordable way to remove years of stains and give you a dazzling smile. Treatment lasts 30-60 minutes and can achieve up to five shades of brightening in just one visit.
Invisalign is the global leader in clear aligner therapy. Using the latest technology and digital treatment planning, Dr. Emmon can prescribe a series of comfortable, nearly invisible aligners to straighten your teeth in less time than braces.
You can achieve a more relaxed, refreshed appearance with facial rejuvenation treatment. Dr. Emmon offers cosmetic facial injections to smooth fine lines, wrinkles, worry lines, and more.
Composite fillings have an average lifespan of 5-10 years. Be sure to take great care of your teeth by brushing twice and flossing daily. You can also extend the lifetime of your restoration by attending regular checkups and cleanings.
Composite fillings are an affordable treatment option and are comparable to the cost of a silver filling. Depending on the extent of tooth repair required, they can be slightly more expensive than silver fillings. However, they are much less costly than gold fillings and deliver natural-looking results.
No, if you experience a dental emergency, you should visit your dentist right away. Trips to the emergency room should be avoided unless you experience uncontrolled oral bleeding or swelling that threatens to constrict your airway. Your dentist is trained to address your urgent needs and provide prompt care.
Yes, we offer laughing gas sedation to make you feel comfortable and at ease during your emergency visit.stem.
Without treatment, a cavity will continue to grow and deepen. This can cause infections if it reaches the sensitive material inside your tooth, called dental pulp, and weaken the structure of your tooth until it chips or cracks. It’s important to repair cavities as soon as possible to maintain your healthy smile.
The loss of one or more teeth in a row can negatively impact your smile, as well as your overall oral health. If you’re living with an incomplete smile, you may benefit from a dental bridge. A bridge consists of one or more false teeth (crowns), called pontics. The pontics are anchored to your surrounding teeth, with crowns placed on either side of the gap. These crowns are called abutments and provide stability to the bridge, filling the gap left behind by tooth loss.
Made from long-lasting porcelain, you can expect your bridge to function for 10-15 years before needing to be repaired or replaced.
A pair of dentures can last up to a decade with good care, but on average will last 5-8 years. Your denture will need maintenance to account for normal wear and tear. These visits will ensure that your dentures are comfortable and functional for many years to come.
Our team at Tennessee Family Dental Care is here to help you smile with confidence again. Take the quiz to see if you are a candidate for dental implant treatment.
Your safety and comfort is our top priority at Tennessee Family Dental Care. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you and every patient safe during your next visit.
Before arriving for your next visit, a team member will contact you for a phone health screening. Once at the office, we ask for all patients to wait in the car to help enforce social distancing.
All high-touch areas are sanitized between each use, including but not limited to: chairs, doorknobs, counters, pens and tools. We have a dedicated sterilization area for all dental equipment.
During your visit to our office, you can expect all team members to be fully equipped with a face mask, gown, gloves, and face shield. All team members and patient temperatures are checked daily.
Tennessee Family Dental Care works with most major dental insurance plans to provide affordable dentistry to all our patients. We are in-network with Delta Dental, MetLife, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, and many more for your convenience.
Ask a member of our office staff for a full list of our insurances as well as all insurance policy information.
.svg){kind=small}
