Restore Your Smile with Natural Looking Fillings
Dental fillings are one of the most common procedures in our office. They repair and protect your teeth from decay and infection. We use composite resin fillings that match the natural color of your teeth. These fillings bond well, require less drilling, and blend beautifully with your smile.
Why Dental Fillings Are Essential for Your Oral Health
Getting a filling might seem minor, but it plays a big role in keeping your mouth healthy. Here’s why fillings matter:
- Prevent cavities from getting worse
- Stop infections and abscesses before they start
- Restore strength and function to your tooth
- Save money by avoiding root canals or extractions
- Minimize sensitivity to hot and cold
- Help preserve your natural teeth for the long term
How a Cavity Is Filled
Gentle Freezing
We begin by numbing your gums. This ensures you stay comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Cleaning and Filling
Once the area is numb, the decay is removed, and the tooth is cleaned and prepped. We apply a bonding gel and then sculpt a tooth colored composite material to match the natural shape of your tooth.
Curing and Polishing
A special LED light is used to harden the composite. We then shape and polish the tooth for a smooth, natural finish.
The Cost of a Filling in Olathe
Composite fillings are affordable and widely covered by insurance. With insurance, your out of pocket cost may be as low as zero dollars, or up to one hundred dollars. Without insurance, the cost typically ranges from one hundred twenty to three hundred dollars, depending on the complexity of the case.
- The condition of your teeth and gums
- How many fillings you need
- Where the cavities are located
- Whether you require new x rays
- The time and materials required for your visit
What Affects the Cost of Your Filling?
Taking care of cavities early prevents the need for more serious dental treatments and helps you stay pain free and confident.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
With proper brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits, fillings can last ten years or longer.
Silver colored fillings are made with a material called dental amalgam. While the American Dental Association has stated they are safe, we prefer tooth colored fillings for their appearance and bonding strength.
Over the counter kits may offer a temporary solution, but only a professional can properly clean and fill a cavity. Leaving decay untreated risks further damage, infection, or tooth loss.
If you are in severe pain, call us immediately. For short term relief, apply a cold compress and use pain relievers like Tylenol or Advil if approved by your doctor. Always write down the dosage and time you took it so you can let us know when you come in.
The filling itself won’t get infected, but decay can develop around it if you do not brush and floss consistently.
Call your dentist right away. Until your visit, avoid chewing on the affected side and try covering the area with dental wax or sugar free gum to protect it.
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