Dental care in Cedar Park
Tooth-colored fillings
A filling repairs a small hole (a cavity) before it gets bigger. Ours are tooth-colored and shaded to match the tooth around them.
From $165 without insurance · Example prices for this concept site.
Plain answers
The short version
What it is
We gently remove the soft, decayed part of the tooth and fill the space with a tooth-colored material, hardened with a blue light.
How long it takes
20 to 45 minutes per tooth, usually in one visit.
Does it hurt?
We numb the tooth first, starting with a numbing gel so the injection is gentler. You'll feel pressure and vibration, not pain. The numbness wears off in two to three hours.
What it costs
From $165 for a small filling without insurance. Most plans cover a large share of fillings.
Your visit
What happens, step by step
- 1Numbing gel, then a small injection.
- 2We clean out the cavity.
- 3We shape the filling to match your tooth and your bite.
- 4A quick polish, and you're done.
Good to know
- You can eat once the numbness wears off.
- Your bite may feel a little different for a day. If it still feels high after that, we adjust it for free.
Nervous? You're not alone.
Headphones, blankets and a raise-your-hand signal are always on offer. How we keep it calm
Questions
Tooth-colored fillings: your questions
Can you replace my old silver fillings?
Yes, if they're worn or cracked. We won't replace healthy fillings unless you ask us to.
Do I need a filling if it doesn't hurt?
Often, yes. Small cavities rarely hurt. Treating them early keeps the filling small and the cost low.
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