Tooth-Colored Fillings in Manchester, NH

If it's been years since your last visit and you're nervous about what a cavity might mean, or you still remember the fillings of your childhood a little too well, you're far from alone — many of the people who come to see Dr. Mann feel exactly the same way. He takes the time to listen to your fears before anything begins, and he understands more than you might expect: a couple of years before dental school, he broke a tooth and needed a big filling himself, so when he tells patients, "There's no shame," he truly means it.

Once your tooth is completely numb, Dr. Mann gently removes the decay and shapes the tooth so it's ready, and then Sadé, our expanded function dental assistant with additional training to place fillings, builds the tooth back up with a tooth-colored material, shapes it and polishes it smooth. Before you go, Dr. Mann checks the result himself, so your filling feels natural when your teeth come together, fits snugly against the tooth beside it, and blends in with the rest of your smile.

Brightening your smile with a small change

Sometimes the smallest repair makes the biggest difference: a chipped front filling, a dark spot near the gum line, or chalky stains across your front teeth can make you hide your smile for years. "I cannot tell you how many people that I've changed the way they feel about themselves just by doing some gum line fillings across their front teeth," Dr. Mann says — a gentle, simple repair he calls "very noninvasive," and one you can see in the mirror before you even leave.

What are tooth-colored fillings made of?

Tooth-colored fillings are made from composite, a durable resin material that we match to the shade of your tooth and bond directly to it, so the filling looks natural and supports the healthy tooth around it. Because it bonds to your tooth, Dr. Mann can often keep more of your natural tooth in place, and the same material works beautifully on back teeth and right at the front of your smile.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Manchester, NH?

The cost depends on the size and location of each filling and how many teeth need care, and we always go over your plan and its cost before anything begins. We're out of network, but our Manchester dental office files your claims so reimbursement comes straight to you, and the Mann Plan, our in-office membership plan, includes savings on fillings, with financing through Cherry and CareCredit available, too.

What's the difference between a filling, an inlay and an onlay?

A filling repairs a small or medium cavity by building the tooth back up directly in your mouth, while an inlay or onlay is a custom-made piece that fits into or over part of a tooth with a larger cavity or break, restoring more strength without covering the whole tooth the way a crown does. Dr. Mann will recommend the option that protects the most of your healthy tooth.

Can I get my fillings done while sedated?

Yes. If fear has kept you from dental care, Dr. Mann can take care of several fillings in one visit with IV sedation, which he's licensed to provide in New Hampshire, or help you relax with nitrous oxide. "I can do a lot of dentistry on a sedated patient," he says, and most patients remember very little afterward, so you can catch up on your care in far fewer appointments.

Should I replace an old filling that traps food?

Yes, it's worth having Dr. Mann take a look: if food gets stuck around a filling every time you eat, or your floss shreds when you clean there, the filling may no longer fit snugly against the tooth beside it, and that trapped food can harm both teeth over time. A well-shaped tooth-colored filling lets you eat and floss comfortably again, and our Manchester dental office is an easy trip from Bedford.

Choosing the repair that protects your tooth best

A filling is the simplest way to repair a tooth, and whenever a filling will do the job well, that's what Dr. Mann recommends — but when a cavity or crack is too large for a filling to support, he'll tell you honestly and suggest an inlay, an onlay or a same-day crown milled in our office, so your tooth gets the strength it needs. And when a tooth needs a specialist's care, he refers you to specialists he trusts, so you always get the right treatment for that tooth.

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