Composite Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings that restore decayed teeth while blending naturally with your smile.
Composite fillings are tooth-colored restorations that repair decay, cracks, or fractures while blending in with your natural teeth.
When we use them
- Chipped, cracked, or broken teethRestore strength and shape after damage.
- Small gaps between teethA conservative way to refine your smile.
- Worn or decayed teethRebuild teeth weakened by everyday wear or decay.
What to expect
- One visitWe remove the decayed area, layer in the composite, and cure it with a blue light.
- Natural finishYour filling is shaped to your bite and polished to look like enamel.
- Mild sensitivity is normalAny sensitivity to hot or cold usually fades within a few days.
Daily care and regular exams help your filling last for years.
General Dentistry · Hingham, MA
Questions
Composite Fillings questions, answered.
These answers cover the usual starting points. Call the office when your situation needs a more specific answer.
What are composite fillings made of?
- Composite fillings are tooth-colored restorations that repair decay, cracks, or fractures while blending in with your natural teeth.
How many visits does a composite filling take?
- A composite filling takes one visit. We remove the decayed area, layer in the composite, and cure it with a blue light.
Will my filling look natural?
- Yes, your filling is shaped to your bite and polished to look like enamel, giving it a natural finish.
Is it normal to have sensitivity after a filling?
- Mild sensitivity to hot or cold is normal after a filling and usually fades within a few days.
How long do composite fillings last?
- Daily care and regular exams help your filling last for years.
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