Teeth Fillings

INVISIBLE TEETH FILLINGS IN BENTON, AR

Have imperfections in your teeth or cavities that need to be filled? Let us fill your teeth. No one will notice the filling from the tooth!

What Are Fillings Made Of?

Some of the more used material for fillings are the dental amalgams (a mix of mercury, silver, tin, copper and a few other trace metals) and composite resin which is a synthetic material colored to match your teeth so that it is invisible.

How Are Dental Fillings Applied?

After your dentist has prepared your tooth by removing any decay or start of a cavity, the material for filling the cavity is chosen and applied, then shaped and allowed to cure to attain that final restoration. Your fillings cost will range in the length of your appointment which is dependent on how large your area of decay, how much surface of the tooth will need to be repaired and the cost of the filling.

Post Filling Care

Expect to be numb for a while after your procedure at Scott Family Dentistry. Because of your numbness, eating and drinking might be hard on the area that is affected. It is highly recommended to avoid drinking anything very hot or eating and chewing because you could hurt yourself and not even realize it.


Minor tooth sensitivity after your tooth filling is a normal feeling from getting your tooth filled. Your gums around your teeth might be sensitive as long as a week post procedure because of the tissue that was moved around during the dental filling process. If the sensitivity gets worse than a mild level or lasts longer than it should, call us at Scott Family Dentistry for an appointment so we can check the healing process and ensure proper biting.

Tooth decay compared to invisible filling on teeth

Teeth Fillings FAQ

We've compiled a few of the most popular questions we get about our filling process for teeth. Click on the question below for the answer.

  • Are Teeth Fillings Safe?

    Of course! All filling materials must be approved by the fda in order to be used as a restorative product. So, yes, dental fillings are safe!  However, there is always a risk of a sensitivity to any product used in the restoration process. Any concerns or known sensitivities should be discussed with your dentist before the procedure to ensure the best choice possible is made for your specific situation.

  • How much are dental fillings without insurance?

    Dental fillings are usually some of the least expensive dental procedures. The type of filling material used will determine the cost. The amount of surfaces that need to be restored on a tooth is the biggest determining factor in cost.  A small cavity on one surface of the tooth will cost less that a filling that covers large areas on the top and down two sides of a tooth. Please contact our office and we will be happy to give you an estimate on dental filling costs.

  • What happens if a filling falls out?

    Fillings and crowns can sometimes become loose and fall out.  This is rarely an emergency situation, but the exposed tooth may be sensitive and you should contact the dentist as soon as possible. If decay is undetected and gets underneath a filling or crown it can change the shape of the tooth and as a result the filling or crown will no longer fit the tooth properly. Thus it can become loose and eventually fall out. If a filling falls out, a new filling will need to be placed in the tooth to ensure as perfect a fit as possible to prevent decay from getting under it.

  • How are dental fillings done?

    If a cavity is detected and treated before it gets too close to the root of the tooth, it is generally a simple and straightforward procedure. You will be given a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and the area surrounding it. Then the decayed or damaged tooth material is removed from your tooth.  If the dentist is putting a resin filling in, your tooth will then be treated with an acid gel to prepare the tooth surface for the filling material. After this is washed away the filling will be placed into the tooth. It will be shaped to match your surrounding teeth and then cured hard with a special light. The dentist will then check your bite making sure it is not too high and smooth out the surface of the filling.

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Send Scott Family Dentistry a message with ease. Filling cavities at the first signs of sensitivity and pain. If you have any questions, we're here to help. We accept many different insurances so don't hesitate to ask us if yours is accepted. DO NOT send personal health information through this form. Specific patient care must be addressed during your appointment. We promise to provide professional service and the best dental care available to the residents of Arkansas.

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