While dental fillings and dental sealants both coat and shield your teeth, they are quite different in three main areas: purpose, materials, and longevity. To clarify the differences between sealants and fillings, we’ll break everything down for you.

From subtle changes to major oral surgery, modern cosmetic dentistry works to improve the appearance of your smile through one or more procedures. With modern advances in dentistry, cosmetic procedures can range from a basic color correction to replacing missing teeth, and everything in between.