Why we use tooth-colored fillings
Older silver (amalgam) fillings darken over time and show up every time you laugh. Our composite fillings are shaded to match your natural tooth, so once they're in, most people can't tell they're there.
They also bond right to the tooth. That means we remove less healthy tooth to place them, and more of your tooth stays yours.
Signs you might have a cavity
- Twinges with sweets, hot drinks or cold drinks
- A dark spot or rough edge you can feel with your tongue
- Food that keeps getting stuck in the same place
- A tooth that aches when you bite down
Early cavities often don't hurt at all. That's why your regular dental exam matters. We'd much rather find a cavity when it's small.
What to expect
- Numbing first, so you're comfortable before we start
- Gentle removal of only the damaged part of the tooth
- One visit. Most fillings are done start to finish in a single appointment
- Shaped and polished to match the rest of your tooth
Dr. Hyrum or Dr. Joseph Packard will show you what we found and explain your options in plain language before anything happens. No pressure.
When a filling isn't enough
If a cavity is very large or a tooth is cracked, a filling may not be strong enough. A same-day crown can protect it, and most single crowns are done in one visit right here in our office.
Members of our dental membership plan save 20% on fillings.