Tooth-Coloured Fillings
in Northeast Brampton
Tooth-coloured fillings repair cavities and damaged teeth while keeping your smile natural. At Gardenbrooke Dental in Northeast Brampton, we use composite resin fillings that are colour-matched to your teeth, so most people cannot tell where the filling is. New patients are always welcome, and same-day appointments are available.
What Are Tooth-Coloured Fillings?
Tooth-coloured fillings are made of composite resin, a mercury-free, biocompatible material that bonds directly to the tooth. After your dentist removes decay, the resin is placed in layers and hardened with a curing light. The result looks and feels natural, and it can also repair teeth that are cracked or fractured from grinding or nail-biting.
Why Choose Composite Over Metal?
- Natural appearance: the resin is colour-matched to your tooth, which is especially helpful for visible teeth.
- Conservative: the material bonds to the tooth, so less healthy tooth structure needs to be removed than with amalgam.
- Less temperature sensitivity: resin insulates against hot and cold.
- Replacement option: old, cracked or sensitive amalgam fillings can be replaced with composite.
How the Procedure Works
- Exam and X-ray: we confirm the extent of the decay.
- Numbing: a local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable.
- Decay removal: the damaged part of the tooth is cleaned out.
- Placement: composite is applied in layers, with each layer hardened by a curing light.
- Shaping and polishing: the filling is shaped to fit your bite and polished smooth.
Before Your Visit
- Tell us about any tooth sensitivity, pain or foods that bother the tooth.
- Share your medical history and any allergies.
- Bring your insurance information so we can review coverage.
- Eat beforehand if you like. Be careful not to bite your cheek or tongue while numb.
After Your Treatment
- Your mouth may stay numb for a few hours. Avoid chewing until the numbness wears off.
- Mild sensitivity to hot, cold or biting pressure can occur for a few days.
- Brush and floss normally and keep your regular checkups.
- Call us if your bite feels high, the sensitivity gets worse or pain does not settle.
How Long Do Composite Fillings Last?
With good hygiene and regular checkups, composite fillings typically last seven to ten years or longer. Size, location and bite habits all play a part.
Cost and Insurance
Single-surface fillings start from $150. Most dental plans cover composite fillings for front teeth, and back-tooth coverage is increasingly common. Our team will review your coverage and explain any cost difference before treatment begins.
Why Choose Gardenbrooke Dental
- Natural-looking results from Dr. Tanya Khattra, DDS.
- Open seven days a week, with same-day appointments available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tooth-coloured fillings as strong as silver ones?
Modern composites are durable and suit most cavities, including small to medium fillings in back teeth. For very large repairs under heavy chewing, a crown or tooth-coloured inlay or onlay may be recommended.
How long do composite fillings last?
With good hygiene and regular checkups, composite fillings typically last seven to ten years or longer, depending on size, location and bite habits.
Will my insurance cover tooth-coloured fillings?
Most plans cover front-tooth composites, and many now cover back teeth too. Our team reviews your coverage and explains any cost difference before treatment.
Does getting a filling hurt?
We use a local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not pain. Mild sensitivity afterward is common and usually settles within a few days.
Can my old silver fillings be replaced?
Yes. Old, cracked or sensitive amalgam fillings can be replaced with tooth-coloured composite. Your dentist will tell you whether replacement makes sense for each tooth.
Book Your Visit in Northeast Brampton
Need a filling or want an old one replaced? Book your tooth-coloured filling in Northeast Brampton today.
- Phone: (905) 913-7878
- Address: 275 Gardenbrooke Trail, Brampton, ON L6P 4M6
- New patients are always welcome, and same-day appointments are available. We are open seven days a week.