Composite fillings that match your teeth
Composite fillings, often called tooth-coloured fillings, are made from a blend of resin and finely ground glass particles. They blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, which makes them an excellent choice for keeping both the look and the function of your smile.
What we use them for
- Treating decayed teeth — cavities
- Repairing chipped or broken teeth
- Closing small gaps between teeth
How it is done
Preparation
The area is numbed so you feel nothing beyond pressure.
Decay removed
Only the damaged material comes out — composite needs less tooth removed than a silver amalgam filling.
Bonding agent
Applied to the prepared tooth and cured.
Layering
The composite goes in layer by layer, each one cured with a light.
Shaping and polishing
Finished to match the bite and the surrounding enamel.
Why composite
Natural appearance
Matched to the shade of the tooth it is repairing, rather than announcing itself in silver.
Durable where it counts
Well suited to small and medium cavities under normal chewing.
Minimally invasive
Preserves more of your original tooth structure than the older alternative.
Book an appointment.
Call the front desk during office hours and we will find you a time for composite fillings.