RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY IN TACOMA & LAKEWOOD
Composite Restorations
Fillings that look like your teeth
Cavities happen. So do chips, cracks, and old fillings that eventually need replacing.
Composite restorations use a durable, tooth-colored material to repair areas of damage without leaving behind the noticeable silver look of traditional metal fillings. We shape and shade the material to blend with your tooth so when we’re finished, the repair doesn’t have to announce itself every time you smile.
Composite restorations are available at both our Tacoma and Lakewood offices.
What is a composite restoration?
Think of it as rebuilding the part of your tooth that’s been lost.
After removing decay or damaged material, we place a tooth-colored composite resin directly onto the tooth, carefully shape it, and harden it into place. Because composite bonds directly to your tooth, we’re often able to preserve more of the healthy tooth around it.
The result is strong, functional, and designed to blend right in.
When is composite a good option?
Composite restorations can work well for:
- Cavities
- Small chips or cracks
- Worn areas
- Replacing old or failing fillings
- Minor cosmetic corrections
If there’s too much damage for composite to hold securely, we’ll talk with you about whether an onlay or crown would give the tooth better long-term protection.
Think you have a cavity?
Maybe you do. Maybe you don’t. Either way, we’d rather take a look while it’s small than wait until it becomes a bigger repair.
