Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite resin fillings that bond directly to the tooth and match its natural shade — a stronger, less visible alternative to old metal fillings.
Composite resin fillings that bond directly to the tooth and match its natural shade — a stronger, less visible alternative to old metal fillings.
Tooth-colored (composite resin) fillings repair cavities and small fractures while blending into the surrounding enamel. Compared with the older metal amalgam fillings, composite bonds directly to the tooth, requires less healthy tooth structure to be removed, and is matched to your natural shade so it disappears into the smile. Dr. Jill Rowland uses composite for new fillings at Diamond Dentistry in Wellington, FL and can also replace older metal fillings on request.
Cavities of small to moderate size
Small chips or fractures on the chewing or biting surface
Worn enamel near the gumline
Replacement for old or failing metal fillings
Most fillings are completed in a single, fast visit. Dr. Rowland numbs the tooth with local anesthetic, removes the decayed structure and disinfects the prep, then places the composite in thin layers, curing each one with a curing light before adding the next. The final layer is shaped to fit your bite and polished. You can usually eat normally as soon as the numbness wears off.
Composite fillings respond to the same care as natural teeth: brush, floss, and attend cleanings at Diamond Dentistry. They handle normal chewing well; biting hard objects (ice, pen caps, fingernails) is the fastest way to crack one early.
Annual comprehensive dental exams to evaluate your oral health, screen for gum disease and oral cancer, and catch issues before they become problems.
Routine hygiene visits that lift plaque, tartar, and surface stains beyond what brushing can reach, paired with a check on your gum health.
Topical fluoride applied at routine cleanings to strengthen enamel, lower decay risk, and reverse early-stage cavities — safe for every age.
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