CAVITY FILLINGS & TOOTH REPAIR IN TACOMA & LAKEWOOD
Got a cavity? Let’s fix it quickly, comfortably, and with no metal in sight
We use tooth-colored composite resin for all cavity fillings and composite restorations with no silver amalgam.
The result looks like your tooth, feels like your tooth, and holds up the same way.
- Fillings that look and feel like your teeth
- Porcelain onlays for teeth that need more support
- Same-week appointments for urgent needs
- Most major dental insurance accepted
Rated 4.9 by patients in Tacoma & Lakewood
What we can fix for you
Not every cavity needs the same treatment. We’ll look at how much of your tooth is damaged, how much is still healthy, and what will give it lasting strength.
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COMPOSITE FILLINGS
For smaller cavities, chips, cracks, or worn fillings, tooth-colored composite material can rebuild the damaged area and blend naturally into your smile.
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PORCELAIN ONLAYS
When a tooth needs more support than a filling can provide, but still has healthy structure worth keeping, a porcelain onlay can strengthen the damaged portion without covering the entire tooth.
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CROWNS WHEN THEY’RE ACTUALLY NEEDED
Sometimes a tooth is too damaged for a filling or onlay. If that’s the case, we’ll explain why a crown offers better protection.
Catching it early is always better
Most cavities don’t hurt until they’re big enough to cause a problem. By the time you’re feeling sensitivity or pain, the decay has often gotten deeper into the tooth, which means a larger restoration, more chair time, and more cost.
Composite restorations placed early are quick and straightforward. A small cavity can often be filled in a single 30-45 minute appointment. The material bonds directly to your tooth, so we remove only what’s decayed.
If you’ve been told you have a cavity, or suspect you might, don’t wait. We can typically see you within the same week.
Dental work that doesn’t look like dental work
“Chipped tooth-amazing results. No one can tell, looks and feels great.”
Trusted with South Sound smiles for 35+ years
For more than 35 years, Plancich Dental has cared for South Sound smiles with a simple philosophy: preserve healthy natural teeth whenever we can.
That means taking the time to understand what’s actually happening before recommending treatment.
Dr. Greg, Dr. Bryce, and our dental team will show you what we’re seeing, explain your options, and tell you why we’re recommending one repair over another, because you should know what’s happening to your tooth before anybody starts working on it.
Serving Tacoma & Lakewood families
Many of our patients have been with us for years, and some for generations. Whether you see us in our Tacoma or Lakewood practice, you’re known by name and given the same excellence of care.
Tacoma
2312 N. 30th Street, #201
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-7400
Lakewood
5726 100th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-2777
Getting your teeth fixed at Plancich is pretty straightforward
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Book online or give us a call
Online booking is available 24/7 for Tacoma and Lakewood. Or call us directly and our front desk staff will take care of you.
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Show us what’s going on
We’ll examine the tooth and use imaging when needed to understand how much of it is affected.
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Leave with your smile restored!
So you can get back to chewing, smiling, and not thinking about that tooth all day.
Our most popular cavities & fillings questions
Do you take my insurance?
We accept most major dental insurance plans and our team is happy to help you understand your benefits and make the most of them.
We work for our patients, not insurance companies, so the care we recommend is based on what your teeth need, not what your plan happens to cover.
If you’re not sure whether we work with your insurance, please call us at (253) 272-7400. We’d rather talk it through than have you settle for a dentist who isn’t right for you.
Does getting a cavity filled hurt?
We numb the area before treating your tooth so you stay comfortable. If you’re nervous or particularly sensitive, tell us. We’d rather know ahead of time!
What’s the difference between a filling and an onlay?
A filling repairs a smaller portion of a tooth. An onlay is used when more of the tooth needs support but enough healthy structure remains that a full crown may not be necessary.
Are your fillings tooth-colored?
We offer composite restorations that can be shaped and color-matched to blend naturally with the surrounding tooth.
Does a cavity always hurt?
No, and that’s exactly why regular exams matter. Cavities can develop without noticeable pain. Sensitivity or pain can occur as decay progresses, but waiting for a tooth to hurt isn’t a great early-warning system.