Tooth-Colored Fillings in Booneville, MSTooth-Colored Fillings in Booneville, MS

Modern composite fillings are strong enough for the great majority of everyday cavities, including on back teeth, and they bond to the tooth rather than simply sitting in it. Very large cavities in heavy chewing areas sometimes call for a crown instead, which we would discuss with you before starting.

Sometimes. We use the Solea dental laser for many fillings, and in a good number of those cases little or no anesthesia is needed. Whether it suits your particular cavity depends on its size and position, so ask when you book and we will tell you honestly.

A well-placed composite filling commonly lasts several years to well over a decade, and the range is wide because it depends on the size of the filling, where it sits, and habits like grinding. Fillings are repairs, not permanent replacements, and all of them eventually need attention.

A single straightforward filling usually takes under an hour from sitting down to leaving. If several teeth need work we will often group them into one visit so you are not making repeated trips, which matters more when you are driving in from out of town.

A composite filling is set hard before you leave, so you can eat as soon as you like. If you have had anesthetic, wait until the numbness wears off, because a numb lip or cheek is very easy to bite without noticing.