Tooth-colored fillings in Escuinapa
When you need a filling
A composite filling repairs a tooth with a cavity, a chip or a small worn area. It's a tooth-colored material bonded in layers and hardened with a curing light, so it's hard to tell apart from your tooth.
The earlier a cavity is treated, the smaller the filling. If decay has gone deep, the doctor explains the other options.
The visit
- Local anesthetic if needed.
- The decay or damaged part of the tooth is removed.
- Composite in your tooth's shade is placed in layers and hardened with a light.
- Your bite is adjusted and the filling is polished.
A filling is usually done in a single visit.
Replacing silver fillings
Amalgam is the old silver filling. Composite is tooth-colored and bonds to the tooth, so less healthy structure needs to be removed. If you have old silver fillings that are cracked, worn or have decay around them, we'll tell you at your consultation whether replacing them makes sense.
Lifespan
It depends on the size of the filling, your bite and your care. With good hygiene and check-ups, a filling can last many years. Brushing, flossing and not biting hard things (nails, ice, bottle caps) help it last.
When a filling would be very large, an inlay or onlay made by a lab can be the stronger choice.
What it costs
It depends on how many fillings you need and their size. At your consultation we check and give you the price before anything starts. Payment plans and financing are available.
Frequently asked questions
How long do composite fillings last?
With good hygiene and check-ups, many years. It depends on the size, your bite and your habits.
Can silver fillings be replaced with white fillings?
Often, yes, especially if the amalgam is cracked, worn or has decay around it. The doctor checks each one and tells you if it's worth it.
Does getting a filling hurt?
For a deep cavity, local anesthetic is used. The tooth may feel a little sensitive for a few days afterwards.
Can it be done in one visit?
Usually, yes. A single filling is typically placed in one appointment.
A cavity or a chipped tooth?
The sooner it's treated, the simpler it is. Book a consultation or message us on WhatsApp.