Composite Fillings

Composite Fillings

At Redwater Dental Clinic, we use tooth-colored composite fillings to restore teeth affected by cavities or minor damage. These modern fillings blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing both strength and aesthetics for a beautiful, healthy smile.

As part of our whole-body approach to dental care, we use composite resin as our standard filling material — not silver amalgam. Composite fillings are mercury-free, BPA-free, and biocompatible, meaning they work safely with your body's natural tissues while preserving more of your healthy tooth structure.

Benefits of Composite Fillings

• Natural tooth-colored appearance that blends with your smile
• Mercury-free and biocompatible material
• Bonds directly to tooth structure for added strength
• Less tooth structure needs to be removed than amalgam fillings
• Durable and long-lasting restoration
• Can be repaired if damaged

The Filling Process

Getting a composite filling is a straightforward procedure:

1. Local anesthetic to ensure your comfort
2. Removal of decayed or damaged tooth material
3. Careful shade matching to your natural teeth
4. Layered application and curing of composite resin
5. Shaping and polishing for a natural feel and bite

Composite fillings are an excellent choice for both front and back teeth. For more extensive damage, a dental crown may be recommended instead. With proper care, fillings can last many years while keeping your smile looking natural.