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Tooth-Colored Restorations

Dental Fillings in Little Rock, AR

A conservative repair that blends into your smile.

When a cavity or small area of damage needs repair, a tooth-colored composite filling can restore the tooth without calling attention to the dental work. We remove what is unhealthy, preserve as much sound tooth structure as possible, and explain exactly what we are treating before we begin.

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What a composite filling is

Composite is a tooth-colored restorative material bonded directly to the tooth. It can repair small to moderate areas of decay or damage on front or back teeth while blending with the surrounding enamel.

At Elite Dental, we place composite fillings rather than metal amalgam fillings. We do not replace an existing restoration simply because it is old or a different color. We recommend replacement when examination and appropriate X-rays show decay, leakage, fracture, wear, or another clinical reason.

When a filling may help

  • A cavity has created a small or moderate area of decay.
  • A tooth has a minor chip, worn area, or small fracture.
  • An older filling is damaged or has decay around it.
  • A small cosmetic repair can be completed conservatively with composite.

What to expect during treatment

  1. We confirm what needs repair — We examine the tooth, review appropriate images, and show you why treatment is recommended.
  2. We keep you comfortable — When numbing is needed, we make sure the area is comfortable before removing decay or damaged material.
  3. We rebuild the tooth — Composite is placed in layers, shaped, hardened, polished, and checked against your bite.

Conservative care, clearly explained

A filling should solve the problem without removing more healthy tooth than necessary. If the damage is too extensive for a filling to hold predictably, we will explain why a crown or another restoration may be more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Are your fillings tooth-colored?

Yes. We place composite fillings that are selected to blend with the natural tooth.

Will I need to be numb?

Many fillings are completed with local anesthetic for comfort. The need depends on the location and depth of the repair. We’ll explain what we recommend before treatment.

How long will a filling last?

No filling lasts forever. Its lifespan depends on its size and location, your bite, home care, diet, and habits such as grinding. We check fillings during regular exams so problems can be addressed early.

Can every cavity be repaired with a filling?

Not always. When decay or damage has removed too much supporting tooth structure, a crown may provide a more dependable repair. If the nerve is involved, root canal treatment may also need to be considered.

Should old metal fillings automatically be replaced?

No. We do not recommend replacing a filling only because it is old or metal. We evaluate its condition and recommend treatment when there is a clinical reason.

Think you may have a cavity?

Call us for an evaluation. We’ll show you what we see and recommend the most conservative repair that works.

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Located on Kirk Road in West Little Rock

Preventive care

Regular cleanings and checkups are the simplest thing you can do for your teeth. We see whole families, including kids of all ages.

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