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Dental Fillings at Élan Tulsa

Élan makes it easy to fix chipped teeth and eliminate tooth pain.
Remove existing tooth decay and restore your natural smile with cosmetic dental fillings.

Signs you might need a tooth filling

Tooth sensitivity can be caused by a number of factors, ranging from temporary discomfort after switching to a new toothpaste to a more serious initial symptom of tooth decay. If you experience sensitivity or tooth pain when chewing, it may be a sign that you need a dental filling.

However, in many cases, pain is not felt until deep decay has already occurred. This is why it is crucial to update your dental X-rays annually at your dental exam, as they can detect early enamel decay before it progresses further into the nerve of your tooth. You should also ensure to keep up with your dental cleanings every 6 months to help prevent cavities.

Types of dental fillings:

Élan offers various types of gentle, pain-free cavity treatment options for your unique dental needs. Back molar teeth with dental caries often require a sturdier filling material to withstand stronger chewing forces, while front anterior teeth with enamel decay are filled with a highly aesthetic resin to ensure a flawless, invisible finish. No matter the size or location of your tooth decay, Dr. Hodges will restore your smile with a custom tooth colored filling.

Composite fillings

No two teeth are identical, and just one tooth can have 3-5 different shades from gumline to tooth edge. For this reason, Élan creates custom shades designed uniquely to you and your smile for a highly aesthetic outcome. Composite resin is a safe, blendable filling material that hardens when cured, becoming completely unnoticeable… so you can forget the filling ever happened.

Inlays & onlays

Inlays and onlays are often used to treat deep decay in posterior teeth, often seen on the chewing surface of molars. These tooth colored fillings are commonly made out of porcelain or ceramic, offering superior strength and stability.

What to expect at Élan

At Élan, your comfort is our priority. In some cases, dental decay can be treated with a no drill tooth filling and without numbing. If local anesthetic is recommended, Dr. Hodges will ensure a quick, painless numbing process prior to starting dental filling treatment. No matter the filling type, placing a dental filling is a simple, straightforward procedure with little to no downtime.

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About Élan & Dr. Meghan Hodges

Dr. Meghan Hodges and the caring team at Élan are committed to creating healthy, beautiful smiles. With advanced training in high-end cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Hodges is skilled in removing existing tooth decay and restoring your natural smile with a long lasting tooth colored restoration.

What is the cost of a dental filling?

The cost of a dental filling can vary depending on its size and location. However, postponing a dental filling can result in much more costly dental treatment. In fact, the longer tooth decay is left untreated, the more harmful deep decay can become. Untreated decay can lead to a painful toothache, often indicating a more serious dental concern, such as a root canal or extraction.

Does insurance cover fillings?

Most dental insurances provide coverage for dental fillings, but patients are often responsible for deductibles and small copay amounts. A dental exam and digital X-ray can help determine your out of pocket expense before proceeding with filling treatment.

Is a filling painful at Élan?

Dental fillings at Élan are designed to be comfortable and pain free. We also offer sedation dentistry options and NuCalm for those with dental fear & anxiety. Mild tooth sensitivity can occur after treatment, but this typically resolves on its own, allowing you to return to your normal routine often on the same day as dental filling treatment.

How long do fillings last?

With routine dental checkups and proper at home care, dental fillings can last a lifetime.

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OUR OFFICE

Élan Tulsa Cosmetic Dentistry sits at 10031 S. Yale Ave., Suite 104, in south Tulsa, Oklahoma. You will find us near 101st and Yale, just off the Creek Turnpike. Also, we are only minutes from Jenks, Bixby, Broken Arrow, and Glenpool. Parking is free and easy, so your visit starts without any stress. Because patients drive to us from across the Tulsa metro, we welcome guests from Owasso, Sand Springs, and Sapulpa too. Call us at (918) 528-3330 to plan your visit to our south Tulsa office.

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