A filling should fix your tooth without advertising itself every time you laugh. Composite fillings are made of a durable tooth-colored resin that we shade-match to your enamel, so the repair disappears into the tooth.
They're our standard for treating cavities — strong, safe, mercury-free, and bonded directly to your tooth, which often means we can preserve more healthy tooth structure than older silver fillings required.
We numb the area, remove the decay, and build the composite up in thin layers, hardening each with a curing light. Then we shape and polish it to match your bite. Most fillings take under an hour, and you can eat normally as soon as the numbness wears off.
If you have old amalgam fillings that are cracked, leaking, or just bother you cosmetically, we can replace them with composite. We'll give you an honest read on which ones actually need replacement — a sound old filling that's doing its job can often be left alone.
Typically 7–10 years or longer with good home care — and we check every filling at every exam so nothing fails without warning.
Some sensitivity to cold for a few days is normal, especially with deeper fillings. If it lasts beyond a couple of weeks, call us — we may just need a minor bite adjustment.