Tooth-Colored Fillings

We know that you’re proactive in taking good care of your family’s oral health. Unfortunately, no matter how conscientious you are, cavities can still develop. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that tooth decay is the second most prevalent disease in the US after the common cold!

At the office of Dr. Zachary J. Holder and Dr. Jesse B. Kirkpatrick, our goal is to provide services like tooth-colored fillings that not only treat and correct dental problems, but also improve the beauty of your smile.

When you get a cavity, we need to take care of it as quickly as possible to keep your teeth strong and healthy. We use state-of-the-art technology like digital and panoramic x-rays that help us find decay in its earliest stages. When a cavity is small, a filling will usually be all that’s needed. Restoring the tooth will prevent the decay from spreading and leading to more serious oral health problems.

Strong, Natural-Looking Fillings

Our tooth-colored fillings are beautiful, durable, and resilient. Esthetically, tooth-colored fillings are an excellent choice for a restoration because the material can be shaded to closely match the color of your own teeth. Since tooth-colored composites blend so well with natural teeth, we can use them for a variety of restorative treatments.

Tooth-colored fillings are also good for your teeth because the process we use to place them eliminates the need to remove a lot of healthy tooth structure. It’s always in our patients’ best interest to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible to maintain a whole and healthy tooth for many years.

Dental Bonding

Bonding is an affordable, conservative procedure where tooth-colored composite material is used to:

Restore chipped or cracked teeth
Cover teeth that are severely stained or discolored
Fill uneven gaps and spacing between teeth
Alter the shape of poorly proportioned teeth

There is little or no preparation required for bonding. Once the composite is applied to your teeth, Dr. Holder or Dr. Kirkpatrick will expertly shape and polish the tooth so that it blends perfectly with your natural tooth enamel. Dental bonding is so efficient that we can often fix several minor problems during a single visit.

Your Treatment, Your Way

Everyone is unique and has very specific needs when it comes to dental care. By building long-term relationships with our patients, we get to know your family’s needs and what’s important to you. After a consultation and thorough evaluation of your oral health, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan designed to ensure a healthy smile.

Please contact our Baytown dental office to arrange an appointment. At that time we will be happy to answer your questions and help you decide which type of restorative treatment is the most appropriate solution for your specific problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do dental sealants do?

A dental sealants is a thin resin-based material that is applied to the uneven chewing surfaces of your child's teeth. The material seals off these deep grooves to prevent food, plaque, and bacteria from collecting, minimizing the risk of decay developing. The back teeth in particular are prone to decay because these uneven surfaces can present a challenge to keep clean with a toothbrush.

Prevention is the key to enjoying healthy teeth. At Zachary J. Holder, DDS, our goal is to use every preventative treatment available to protect your teeth from decay. Application of dental sealants is a very effective procedure and is just one more step we can take to get your child’s teeth off to a healthy start

We need to be proactive with your child’s oral health from an early age. This is the best way to help them enjoy the benefit of strong, healthy teeth that last a lifetime. Our kids are truly lucky to have been born at a time when we can combine our wealth of knowledge with dental treatments that prevent serious oral health problems from developing in the future.

If you would like more information about the benefits of dental sealants or other preventive treatments, please contact our Baytown dental office to arrange a convenient appointment.

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Meet Our Doctor:

Zachary J. Holder, DDS

Dr. Zachary J. Holder attended the University of Texas at Dallas on a full academic scholarship, where he received his bachelor's degree in biology and business administration. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. After completion of dental school, he then received additional training by completing a hospital based general practice residency at the University of North Carolina Hospital.

During his schooling, Dr. Holder received many honors and awards, and he is currently an active ...