Restorative dentistry
Dental Fillings in Cornelia, GA
A dental filling repairs a tooth damaged by a cavity or small fracture. The dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and fills the space with a tooth-colored composite material that bonds to the tooth. Most fillings are completed in one comfortable visit with local anesthetic, and treating a cavity early helps you avoid a root canal or crown later.
Dental Fillings for Cornelia-area patients
Cavities do not heal on their own. Left untreated, decay spreads deeper into the tooth, where it can reach the nerve and cause pain or infection. A filling stops that process while the damage is still small.
We use tooth-colored composite fillings that are shaded to match your natural teeth. They bond directly to the enamel, which lets us preserve more healthy tooth structure than older silver fillings.
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Benefits of tooth-colored fillings
Blends with your smile
Composite is matched to your tooth shade, so fillings are hard to see.
Conservative
Bonded fillings usually require removing less healthy tooth than traditional metal fillings.
One visit
Most fillings are placed and hardened in a single appointment.
Stops decay early
Treating a small cavity now prevents bigger, costlier problems later.
Signs you may need a filling
- Sensitivity to sweets, hot, or cold
- A visible dark spot or hole in a tooth
- Food catching in the same spot between teeth
- A chipped or rough tooth edge
- An old filling that is cracked, worn, or leaking
How a filling is placed
Numbing
The area is numbed so you stay comfortable.
Remove decay
Decayed tooth structure is gently removed and the tooth is cleaned.
Bond and fill
Composite is applied in layers and hardened with a curing light.
Shape and polish
We shape the filling to your bite and polish it smooth.
Questions patients ask
Dental Fillings FAQs
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
With good home care, composite fillings commonly last many years. Lifespan depends on the size of the filling, your bite, and habits such as grinding.
Can I eat after getting a filling?
Composite fillings are hardened before you leave, so you can eat once the numbness wears off. Waiting avoids accidentally biting your cheek or tongue.
Can you replace my old silver fillings?
Yes, when an old filling is worn, cracked, or decaying underneath, we can replace it with a tooth-colored option. We will tell you honestly whether replacement is needed.
What if the cavity is too large for a filling?
If too much tooth is missing, a crown may be the stronger option. If decay reaches the nerve, a root canal may be needed first.
Ready to schedule your visit?
New patients of all ages are welcome. Call our team and we will find a time that works for you.