Our tooth-colored composite fillings restore your tooth's functionality, and they blend seamlessly with your smile. No one will know you have a filling!

Tooth-Colored Fillings

For some, the appearance of standard silver amalgam fillings is unattractive. They are noticeable when you smile and can cause your teeth to appear discolored.

If you need a filling but don’t want it to be visible, tooth-colored composite fillings are the perfect solution. We can also use composite filling material to restore chipped teeth or fill small gaps between teeth to give you a more even, appealing smile.

What Is a Composite Filling?

Composite fillings are a mixture of resins, glass particles, and colorants that impart a translucent appearance similar to tooth enamel. The composite is applied to the tooth in layers and hardened using ultraviolet light. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, composites placed by your dentist match the color of your natural teeth and provide a seamless tooth repair.

Since the composite bonds directly to your tooth, these fillings require less removal of the healthy tooth, which leaves more remaining tooth structure intact. Composite fillings are also less prone to cracking and chipping than amalgam fillings due to temperature changes in your mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Unlike amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings are a custom-mixed resin composite. The composite mixture is matched to your tooth color and bonded directly to the tooth. This usually results in a filling that is nearly indistinguishable from your natural tooth.

How Is a Composite Filling Placed?

To place a composite filling, the dentist numbs the area if necessary and removes any decay. The remaining tooth structure is then etched to create a rough surface to which the composite can bond.

Our dentist will match the shade of your natural tooth and mix a composite that they apply and harden in layers. Once built up, we shape the filling to accommodate your dental bite and look natural. The final step is to polish the filling so it blends in perfectly.

We may use a semi-direct or indirect filling for areas needing larger repairs. This process involves a composite built up inside the mouth and then removed for curing, or a filling manufactured outside of the mouth and cured. This approach allows for stronger curing and a more sturdy composite filling. Once we cure the material, we bond it to your tooth.

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Dr. Weston Frandsen DMD

Dentist

Dr. Weston Frandsen joined Pheasant Cove Dental in April 2025 and then purchased it a few months later, bringing a passion for comprehensive dentistry and a commitment to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Southern Utah University before receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine. He went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Nellis Air Force Base, where he expanded his skills across a wide variety of …

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Why Choose Composite?

While tooth-colored fillings are usually more expensive than silver amalgam fillings, they offer a better aesthetic than metal fillings. The filling material also acts more like a natural tooth, helping to avoid fractures due to uneven stress when biting.

Contact our office today to make an appointment so we can answer all your questions about tooth-colored composite fillings.