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.
Overview
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.
What They Treat
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
What the Visit Looks Like
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.
Care
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.
Other Procedures
Chipped Tooth Repair in Wellington, FL
A chipped tooth can happen in an instant, biting into something hard, an unexpected fall, or a collision during a weekend activity. Whether the chip is barely noticeable or significant enough to affect how you bite and chew, leaving it untreated puts both your smile and your oral health at risk. Exposed tooth structure becomes vulnerable to decay, bacterial infiltration, and further fracturing over time. At Diamond Dentistry & Aesthetics in Wellington, FL, Dr. Jill Rowland and our team approach chipped tooth repair with the same attention to detail we bring to every treatment. As part of our cosmetic dentistry services in Wellington, restoring chipped teeth is one of the most common and rewarding treatments we provide, delivering results that protect the tooth while seamlessly blending with your natural smile.
Cracked Tooth Repair in Wellington, FL
A cracked tooth can cause pain and lead to further damage if left untreated. Our Wellington dental team offers prompt cracked tooth repair to restore strength, relieve discomfort, and protect your smile.
Extruded (Partially Dislodged) Tooth Emergency in Wellington, FL
An extruded tooth is a dental emergency that occurs when a tooth is partially dislodged from its socket. Our Wellington dental team provides prompt treatment to stabilize the tooth, relieve discomfort, and help preserve your oral health.
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