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Tooth-colored fillings in Queens Village, NY.
When decay is caught early, a conservative tooth-colored filling is often all you need. We use modern composite materials shade-matched to your tooth, bonded in a single comfortable visit, with no metal and no dark lines.
- Mercury-free composite materials
- Shade-matched to your natural teeth
- Completed in a single visit
- Conservative preparation preserves healthy tooth
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You may need a filling if you have
- Sensitivity to sweets, cold or hot drinks
- A tooth that hurts when you bite down
- A visible hole, dark spot or rough edge
- Food that keeps catching between the same teeth
- An old filling that is cracked, chipped or leaking
What to expect at your visit
- 1
Diagnosis
An exam and X-ray show how deep the cavity is, so we can confirm a filling is the right repair.
- 2
Numbing
The area is numbed thoroughly first. Most patients feel only pressure and vibration.
- 3
Decay removed
Only the damaged part of the tooth is removed, preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.
- 4
Bonded and shaped
Tooth-colored composite is matched to your shade, bonded in layers, hardened with a light, then shaped and polished to your bite.
Why tooth-colored composite
Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth, which usually means less drilling than a traditional silver filling, and they are matched to the color of your natural teeth so nobody can see them when you smile.
Because the material bonds to the enamel, it also helps support the remaining tooth structure. For very large cavities, a crown or onlay may be the stronger choice, and we'll explain why if that's the case.
Replacing old silver fillings
Silver amalgam fillings that are intact and sealed don't need to be replaced just for looks. When one is cracked, leaking or has decay underneath, we can replace it with a tooth-colored filling at the same time as treating the problem.
Aftercare
Composite hardens fully before you leave, so you can eat as soon as the numbness wears off. Mild sensitivity for a few days is normal. Brushing, flossing and regular checkups keep new decay from forming around the edges.
Queens Village Dental Care is at 214-81 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428, and welcomes patients from Queens Village, Bellerose, Hollis, Cambria Heights, Floral Park, Jamaica and across Queens. Hours and directions
Tooth-Colored Fillings: common questions
How long do composite fillings last?
With good home care, typically 7–10 years or longer. We check every filling at your routine visits and let you know well in advance if one is wearing.
Will the filling be sensitive afterward?
Mild temperature sensitivity for a few days is normal and fades. Persistent discomfort is uncommon, so call us and we'll adjust it quickly.
Can you replace my old metal fillings?
Yes. When old amalgam fillings wear out, we replace them with tooth-colored composite. If the old filling is large, a crown may protect the tooth better, and we'll show you exactly why on your X-ray.
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
With good care, composite fillings commonly last many years. How long depends on the size of the filling, your bite and your home care.
Does insurance cover white fillings?
Most plans cover fillings as basic care. Some plans pay the silver-filling rate on back teeth; we check your benefits and tell you any difference before treatment.
Can a cavity go away on its own?
Very early enamel weakening can sometimes be reversed with fluoride, but once a cavity has formed it needs a filling to stop it growing.