Restorative
Dental Fillings
Durable, tooth-colored fillings that repair cavities without a metallic smile.
Dental Fillings photo
When a cavity is caught early, a filling is often the simplest and most conservative way to stop decay in its tracks. We use tooth-colored composite material that blends with your natural enamel — no dark metal fillings.
Most fillings are completed in a single, comfortable visit.
Benefits
Why patients choose this
- Blends naturally with your existing teeth
- Stops decay before it spreads or requires a crown
- Typically completed in one visit
- Preserves as much healthy tooth structure as possible
Is This Right For You?
Signs to look for
- A cavity found during your exam
- New sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweets
- A visible dark spot or small hole in a tooth
- A rough edge you can feel with your tongue
What to Expect
Your visit, step by step
Numbing the area for your comfort
Removing decayed tooth structure
Placing and shaping the tooth-colored filling
Checking your bite and polishing for a smooth finish
Questions
Common questions about dental fillings
Yes — we custom shade-match composite fillings to your natural tooth color so they blend in seamlessly.
With good oral hygiene, composite fillings commonly last 7–10 years or more, though this varies by location and wear.