When a cavity is caught and treated early, a simple filling can restore your tooth completely. We use tooth-colored composite resin — no metal, no dark spots, just a natural-looking result.
We use composite resin (white/tooth-colored) fillings exclusively. Unlike older silver amalgam fillings, composite resin bonds directly to your tooth structure, requires less removal of healthy tooth material, and blends naturally with the surrounding enamel.
If you have old metal fillings that are cracking, leaking, or simply bother you cosmetically, we can discuss whether replacing them with tooth-colored composite makes sense for you.
Most fillings are completed in a single 45–60 minute appointment. We numb the area, remove the decay, place and shape the composite, then cure it with a light. You leave with a fully restored tooth the same day.
We administer local anesthesia before starting, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. Some mild sensitivity for a day or two after is normal as the tooth adjusts.
Most PPO plans cover composite fillings on front teeth at 100% and back teeth at 80% after deductible. Denti-Cal also covers medically necessary fillings. We'll verify your specific coverage before treatment.