General Dentistry

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Dentist matching a composite filling shade to a patient's natural tooth color

Overview

Cavity repair that disappears into your smile

A tooth-colored filling — also called a composite filling — repairs a cavity with a durable resin that's shade-matched to your natural enamel. Once the decayed portion of the tooth is removed, the composite is placed in thin layers, hardened, shaped to your bite, and polished. The result blends in so well that most people can't point to which tooth was filled, even in a front tooth or right along the smile line.

Fillings are for anyone with a cavity — and cavities happen to careful brushers, too. Composite is also an option if you'd simply prefer not to see the old silver-colored metal fillings in your smile anymore; replacing them is a personal choice we're happy to talk through at a checkup, with no pressure either way.

At Complete Dental Care in Atlantis, most fillings are completed in a single visit. We numb the area first, work gently, and check your bite before you leave, so the tooth feels like yours again — not like dental work.

Gentle numbing before we begin
Complete removal of the decay
Composite matched to your tooth shade
Layered and sculpted to a natural shape
Bite checked and polished smooth
Simple aftercare guidance to go

When To See Us

Signs you may need a filling

Cavities are usually quiet at first — which is exactly when they're easiest to fix. Here's what to watch for.

Sensitivity to sweets, hot, or cold

A quick twinge from ice water, coffee, or something sugary — especially when it keeps coming back to the same tooth — is often the first hint that decay has reached the softer layer under the enamel.

A dark spot, rough edge, or food trap

A shadow on the tooth, an edge your tongue keeps finding, floss that shreds in one spot, or food that always packs into the same place — these are all worth an exam before the cavity grows.

Sudden pain or a broken filling

A toothache that keeps you up, or a filling that cracks or falls out, shouldn't wait for a regular appointment. Call our 24/7 emergency line at 561-787-7517 or book an emergency visit.

Good To Know

Filling questions, answered

Does getting a filling hurt?

We numb the tooth and the surrounding area before any work begins, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. Some sensitivity to temperature or biting for a few days afterward is normal and usually settles on its own — if it lingers, give us a call and we'll take a look.

How long do tooth-colored fillings last?

With good daily care and regular checkups, composite fillings typically last for years. How long depends on the size and location of the filling, your bite, and habits like grinding or chewing ice. We check every filling at your routine exams so a worn edge can be touched up long before it becomes a problem.

Can my old metal fillings be replaced with tooth-colored ones?

In most cases, yes. Some patients replace metal fillings for a more natural look, and any filling that's cracked, worn, or leaking should be replaced regardless of material. A sound metal filling doesn't have to come out just because of its color, though — we'll examine yours, explain what we see, and let you decide.

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More Ways We Can Help

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Cavity repair that disappears into your smile

Signs you may need a filling

Sensitivity to sweets, hot, or cold

A dark spot, rough edge, or food trap

Sudden pain or a broken filling

Filling questions, answered

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