Clarkson Dental Group

1748 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017

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Clarkson Dental Group offers tooth-colored fillings and cosmetic bonding to repair decayed or flawed teeth.

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Tooth-Colored Fillings in Chesterfield, MO

older couple smiling and cuddling In years past, we had one option for strengthening a tooth after decay: amalgam—or silver—fillings. Amalgam is still an effective way to stop the spread of tooth decay in some situations, but tooth-colored fillings strengthen and protect the tooth while appearing completely natural. Whereas amalgam fillings are easy to spot given their gray color, we can make tooth-colored fillings to blend in seamlessly with the tooth. Laugh, speak, and smile all you want; no one will even know you have a filling.

Tooth-colored fillings in Chesterfield, MO are a cost-effective way to keep your teeth healthy and to correct specific cosmetic dental problems. Some patients even opt to replace their amalgam fillings with more esthetic tooth-colored fillings. Find out more by calling Clarkson Dental Group. Our tooth colored fillings start at $307.

What Is a Cavity?

A cavity is an area of decay on your tooth that will continue to grow larger if it is not treated. The smaller the cavity, the easier it is to fill. When cavities are not treated, bacteria can get in, causing an infection deep within the tooth root. If that happens, treatment will involve a root canal rather than a filling.

Early detection of tooth decay is just another reason it’s essential to visit the team at Clarkson Dental Group for routine examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a chipped tooth. Can you use dental bonding to repair it?

Dental bonding can usually repair minor chips, depending on the location of the damage. Before your treatment, Dr. Scott Mahlin performs an oral health exam to determine if dental bonding is the best treatment for you.

How Dental Bonding Works

Dr. Mahlin begins treatment by mixing the composite resin material to match the natural shade of your teeth. Your dentist then prepares the tooth's surface, applies a liquid bonding agent, and shapes the resin to the tooth in layers. We cure each layer using ultraviolet light until we perfectly rebuild the tooth.

Dental bonding can repair and restore the following issues:

Chips and breaks
Cracks and fractures
Discoloration
Gaps and uneven spacing
A tooth of irregular shape or size

Cavity or Broken Tooth? Your Chesterfield Dentist Can Help!

At Clarkson Dental Group, we want you to have a comfortable and healthy smile. Once we repair your teeth, you will be free to enjoy life just like before without hiding your smile or experiencing pain.

To ensure you and your family receive the exceptional dentistry you deserve, we offer an in-house dental membership plan with budget-friendly specials and offers.

We serve Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ellisville, Town and Country, Clarkson Valley, Ballwin, and surrounding locales.

Are composite resin fillings better than silver amalgam fillings?

At Clarkson Dental Group, we prefer composite resin fillings to repair cavities and strengthen decayed teeth. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, composite fillings bond directly to the tooth’s enamel, resulting in less tooth removal.

What Is a Composite Resin Filling?

A composite resin filling—also known as a tooth-colored filling—is made from a composite resin material that your dentist matches to the natural shade of your teeth. Your dentist uses this material to restore tooth decay and improve the appearance of the decayed tooth.

We start by matching the resin to the shade of your surrounding teeth and applying it in layers onto the tooth. We cure it with a special light to solidify the filling with each layer. Finally, we polish the restored tooth, so your smile looks as good as new.

Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Composite resin fillings look natural, so you don’t have to worry about dark lines on your teeth or gums caused by amalgam.
Composite resin fillings are flexible yet durable so that they can last for many years.
They equally distribute chewing forces, reducing the risk of dental fractures.
Placing a composite resin filling is a quick and painless treatment.
Composite resin fillings don’t require as much tooth preparation as amalgam fillings.
Tooth-colored fillings don’t contain mercury, which many patients appreciate.

Contact Your Chesterfield Dentist Today

Do you have a cavity and want to maintain a beautiful, white smile? Please contact our Chesterfield dental office today to schedule your consultation or learn more about our in-house dental membership plan.

We serve Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ellisville, Town and Country, Clarkson Valley, Ballwin, and surrounding locales.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Using a composite material that can be colored to match your natural tooth, tooth-colored fillings are an effective way to esthetically repair tooth decay. There are other advantages to tooth-colored fillings:

Because they adhere to the tooth structure, less of the tooth needs to be removed to make room for the filling.
Tooth-colored fillings do not expand and contract with temperature changes the way amalgam fillings do. This means there is less chance of fracture—even with a large filling.
The composite material is useful for treating cavities or other flaws toward the front of the mouth.

Cosmetic Bonding

Dr. Scott Mahlin can use composite material to reshape a tooth as well as conceal tooth flaws. Cosmetic bonding is an inexpensive way to enhance the look of your smile. It can address woman smiling and on the phone the following cosmetic issues:

Repairing small chips in the teeth
Fixing broken or cracked teeth
Filling in small gaps between teeth
Covering up discoloration that is resistant to teeth whitening
Changing the shape of irregular teeth

Contact Our Chesterfield, MO Dental Office to Learn More

Our patients love tooth-colored composite fillings because of their natural look. At Clarkson Dental Group, we appreciate them because they offer a way to restore and improve teeth in a conservative way.

If you think you might have a cavity, would like to have an amalgam filling replaced, or if you need minor repairs to your smile, please give us a call for more information or to schedule a dental appointment.

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It was a great experience!

"Everyone in the office, from the front office to the hygienist (Nikki) to Dr. Mahlin, was incredibly friendly, professional and very welcoming. They explained everything very thoroughly and answered all of my questions. It was a great experience!"

- Jeremy Amato

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Benefits of Tooth-Colored fillings

October 14, 2022

In the past, patients did not have choices. If they had a cavity, it meant a silver amalgam filling. Today, we are proud to offer tooth-colored fillings in Chesterfield, MO. Not only are they more aesthetically pleasing compared to their silver predecessors, but they have benefits you may not have considered.

Let’s examine the benefits of tooth-colored fillings.

#1 Tooth-Colored Fillings Blend in with Your Teeth

Our white fillings are specially created to close treated cavities without drawing attention to treatment. Tooth-colored fillings are mostly undetectable, so patients prefer them to silver.

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Improve Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings or Bonding

December 6, 2021

At Clarkson Dental Group, we want to help you attain your healthiest, most attractive smile. We offer various customized dentistry services to improve and enhance one’s oral health and appearance, including cosmetic dental bonding and tooth-colored fillings.

Goodbye Metal Fillings, and Hello White Teeth!

Though the American Dental Association deems metal fillings safe, many patients choose white composite fillings or dental bonding. These two options are very similar because they use the same durable and aesthetic material to repair a tooth. Metal fillings––specifically silver amalgam––may detract from the appearance of your smile ...

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OUR TEAM

Dr. Scott Mahlin DDS, MAGD, FICOI

Chesterfield native Dr. Scott Mahlin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Louis University. He went on to earn a DDS at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; he did a sedation residency at the University of Alabama. His continuing education includes:

Misch International Implant Institute—Surgical Implant Fellowship
Misch International Implant Institute—Prosthetic Implant Fellowship
Academy of General Dentistry—MAGD Mastership (MAGD), which is attained by less than 2 percent of general dentists
International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellowship (FICOI)

About his work, Dr. Mahlin says, “I understand that dental care is a very personal ...

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Don't Let Harmful Tooth Decay Get in Your Way

Tooth-Colored Fillings in Chesterfield, MO

What Is a Cavity?

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a chipped tooth. Can you use dental bonding to repair it?

How Dental Bonding Works

Cavity or Broken Tooth? Your Chesterfield Dentist Can Help!

Are composite resin fillings better than silver amalgam fillings?

What Is a Composite Resin Filling?

Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Contact Your Chesterfield Dentist Today

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Cosmetic Bonding

Contact Our Chesterfield, MO Dental Office to Learn More

Testimonial

It was a great experience!

BLOGS

Benefits of Tooth-Colored fillings

#1 Tooth-Colored Fillings Blend in with Your Teeth

#2 ...

Improve Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings or Bonding

Goodbye Metal Fillings, and Hello White Teeth!

OUR TEAM

Dr. Scott Mahlin DDS, MAGD, FICOI

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