A tooth-colored repair, finished in one visit
A composite filling shaded and sculpted in-office to blend naturally with the surrounding tooth — the kind of repair that's impossible to spot once it's polished.
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Recent Composite Filling Cases
A recent composite restoration — plus straight answers to the questions patients ask most about tooth-colored fillings.
What a composite filling visit looks like
Five short steps, one appointment. Here's exactly what happens from the time you sit down to when you leave.
- 01
Numb the area gently
We start with a small amount of topical anesthetic before any injection — so the local anesthesia itself feels like nothing. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable it is.
- 02
Remove decay & prep the tooth
We carefully remove only the damaged or decayed tooth structure. Composite bonds chemically, so we don't need to over-prep the way we do with amalgam — most of your healthy tooth stays intact.
- 03
Match the shade
We hold a shade guide against your tooth in natural light and pick the closest match. The composite color is mixed to disappear into the rest of the tooth — no obvious filling line.
- 04
Sculpt in layers
Composite is applied in thin layers, each one shaped to your tooth's natural contour. Between layers, a small UV light cures the material — bonding it permanently in place.
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Polish to a natural shine
Once the shape is right, we polish the surface to match the way natural enamel reflects light. By the time you leave, the only way to tell you had work done is the receipt.
Composite fillings — frequently asked
Six common questions about tooth-colored fillings, answered honestly. Tap any question to expand.
Most composite fillings — even on visible front teeth — are placed in a single appointment. The whole visit, including numbing and polishing, typically runs 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the repair.
Need a tooth repaired — without the silver?
Book a complimentary consultation. We'll evaluate the tooth, talk through whether composite is the right material, and complete most fillings in a single appointment.
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