Composite Fillings

Looking to understand the difference between a dental inlay and a regular filling?

A dental filling is used to restore and renew teeth that are in bad shape. Oftentimes, a general dentist will recommend a dental filling for patients who have a minor cavity, but the procedure can also be used to treat things like chips or cracks. Regardless of what the dental filling is being used to…

To some people, dental fillings can be considered costly and uncomfortable. Because filling a cavity requires drilling the decayed tooth, people are often curious about what other ways a cavity can be treated. Traditionally, a cavity is treated by filling the tooth with a medically safe material to stop the decay from furthering. However, as dental…

As a filling dentist in San Jose, we can provide you with tooth-colored dental fillings that blend in or the more traditional silver fillings. However, we would prefer to help you to stay in good oral health. We provide preventative dental care for families throughout the area and recommend that you have your teeth cleaned…

Before getting a filling, many patients want to know, "What type of dental filling materials options do I have?" There are actually several filling materials to choose from. All of them can be highly effective for restoring the tooth structure and make it possible to bite down without discomfort or irritation. The most important part of…

Oral fillings are one of the staples that we perform every single day at the clinic. It is always our goal to remove all of the bacteria and plaque that could have caused the cavity in the first place, fill the cavity, and remove any damaged enamel as well. To ensure this, we will often…