When a cavity forms, a filling removes the decay and restores the tooth’s shape and strength — with natural-looking composite that matches your smile.
Fillings
Cavities don’t heal on their own. Treating them while they’re small keeps more of your natural tooth and helps avoid larger treatment like crowns or root canals later on.
We use tooth-colored composite resin that bonds directly to your tooth. It’s shaded to match your natural enamel, so your filling is hard to spot.
What to expect
We make sure the area is comfortable before we begin.
The damaged part of the tooth is gently cleaned out.
Composite is placed in layers and hardened with a light.
We adjust your bite and polish the filling smooth.
Questions
You’ll feel some pressure, but the area will be numb. Most patients are comfortable throughout.
With good care, composite fillings can last many years. We check them at every visit.
You can eat once the numbness wears off. Composite is fully hardened before you leave.
Related care
Family Dentistry
A thin protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth keeps food and bacteria out of the deep grooves where cavities often start.
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When the inside of a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal removes the source of pain and lets you keep your natural tooth.
Learn more →Restorative Dentistry
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance.
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