Natural Tooth Colored Fillings
A filling should fix a tooth, not announce itself every time you smile. Composite, tooth-colored fillings are bonded directly to your tooth and shaded to match the enamel around them, so the repair disappears into your smile.
Because composite bonds to the tooth structure, we can remove less healthy enamel than a metal filling requires — a more conservative repair that keeps more of your natural tooth. The material is hardened with a special light in a single visit, then adjusted and polished so your bite feels natural when you leave.
Tooth-colored fillings are also how we repair chipped edges and small wear areas, and how we replace old metal fillings that have worn down, corroded, or no longer seal the tooth. If an old filling is on your mind, bring it up at your next exam and we will tell you honestly whether it needs attention.
Why we use composite fillings
- Shade-matched to your natural enamel
- Bonded conservatively, preserving healthy tooth structure
- Free of metal and amalgam
- Completed in a single visit
- Also ideal for repairing chips and worn edges
Questions about natural tooth colored fillings?
Call Dentists of Culpeper at (540) 555-0143 or request a visit online — new patients are always welcome in Culpeper, VA.