Clarenville Dental CareTooth-coloured fillings in Clarenville
Tooth-coloured composite fillings repair cavities and minor damage using a resin material matched to the shade of your natural tooth. The result is a restoration that blends in completely — no metal, no dark spots, just repaired tooth structure that looks and feels natural.
What tooth-coloured fillings are
Tooth-coloured fillings are made from composite resin — a durable plastic material that bonds directly to the tooth. They are matched to the shade of your existing teeth, making them invisible after placement.
Unlike older amalgam fillings, composite resin requires removing less healthy tooth structure and does not contain mercury. It is the standard material for most cavity repairs at this clinic.
- Matched to your natural tooth colour
- Bonds directly to tooth structure
- Less removal of healthy tooth required
- Suitable for front and back teeth
- Repairs chips and minor damage as well as cavities
The filling appointment is straightforward
The area is numbed with local anaesthesia before treatment begins. The decay is removed, the composite is applied in layers and cured with a light, then the bite is checked and adjusted. Most appointments take 30 to 60 minutes.
Some mild sensitivity to temperature or pressure is normal for a few days. If sensitivity is sharp, increasing, or persists beyond a week, call the clinic so the bite and margins can be reviewed.
Most cavities are caught at routine exams — before they cause any pain.
A small filling is straightforward and quick. Left untreated, the same cavity can grow to the point where a crown or root canal becomes necessary. Regular checkups combined with prompt treatment are the most effective way to keep restorative work minimal.