Procedures
Composite filling
Also called white filling, tooth-colored filling
A tooth-colored filling made of resin that is bonded into a cleaned-out cavity.
A composite filling repairs a cavity using a tooth-colored resin material. After the dentist numbs the area and removes the decayed part of the tooth, the resin is placed in layers and hardened with a special light, then shaped and polished. Because it matches the tooth, it is popular for visible teeth. Some insurance plans cover only part of the cost on back teeth, so verify what the plan pays.
Example at the front desk
Today's visit is a composite filling on a lower molar, which should take about an hour.