Repair cavities and restore tooth strength with seamless, tooth-colored composite resin.
When tooth decay strikes, prompt treatment prevents bacterial infection from spreading deeper toward the nerve of the tooth.
At Apex Dentistry & Implants, we exclusively use modern tooth-colored composite resin fillings. Unlike old-fashioned dark silver amalgam fillings that expand and cause micro-cracks over time, composite resin chemically bonds directly to your natural enamel.
This adhesive bonding reinforces the remaining tooth structure, requires less removal of healthy natural tooth, and matches the precise shade of your smile for invisible repairs.
Advantages of Composite Dental Fillings
A conservative, durable, and highly aesthetic solution for treating tooth decay.
- 100% Metal-Free and Mercury-Free: Safe, biocompatible resin formulation that eliminates dark metallic discoloration.
- Direct Enamel Bonding: Chemically adheres to natural tooth structure, restoring up to 90% of original tooth strength.
- Conservative Tooth Preparation: Preserves significantly more healthy natural enamel than traditional amalgam cavity preparations.
- Seamless Color Match: Custom shade-matched to blend invisibly with your surrounding natural dentition.
The Composite Filling Procedure
Dr. Nauss gently numbs the area using comfortable local anesthesia. The decayed enamel is carefully cleared, and the tooth is sanitized and conditioned with a gentle bonding agent.
The shade-matched composite resin is applied in delicate layers and cured instantly with an LED light. Dr. Nauss precisely shapes the chewing anatomy, verifies your bite alignment, and polishes the restoration smooth.
Immediate Eating and Aftercare
Because composite fillings are fully hardened before you leave our office, you can eat immediately once your local numbness wears off. Maintain regular brushing and flossing to protect the margins from recurrent decay.