What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Composite resin fillings use a blend of glass and plastic that bonds chemically to the tooth — requiring less removal of healthy structure than metal fillings, containing zero mercury, and being completely invisible once placed.
They are used for new cavities of all sizes, replacing cracked or leaking amalgam (silver) fillings, repairing minor chips on back teeth, and restoring worn enamel — with the composite shade matched precisely to your natural tooth.
Is Tooth-Colored Fillings right for you? Signs, symptoms & candidacy.
What composite fillings are used for
- New cavities of all sizes
- Replacing cracked or leaking silver (amalgam) fillings
- Repairing minor chips on back teeth
- Restoring worn enamel
Composite vs. amalgam
- Appearance: composite matches your tooth color; amalgam is dark metal
- Mercury: composite has none; amalgam is roughly half mercury by weight
- Bonding: composite bonds chemically, removing less tooth; amalgam is mechanical only
- Very large cavities may instead warrant an inlay, onlay, or crown
The Filling Process
A tooth-colored filling is typically completed in a single 30–60 minute visit.
Exam & X-Rays
Your dentist confirms the cavity location and extent.
Local Anesthesia
The area is numbed for complete comfort.
Decay Removal
Infected tooth structure is removed.
Shade Matching & Bonding
The color is matched, the surface etched, and a bonding agent applied.
Composite Placement & Curing
Resin is applied in layers, each hardened with a curing light.
Shaping, Bite Check & Polish
The filling is sculpted to the tooth's shape, your bite confirmed, and the surface polished.
Single appointment, 30–60 minutes per tooth
Mercury-free composite resin, shade-matched and bonded chemically
Why Choose Boca for Tooth-Colored Fillings
Invisible & Mercury-Free
Composite is shade-matched to your enamel and contains zero mercury.
Conservative
Bonds chemically, so less healthy tooth structure is removed.
Often Same-Day
Cavities found at your cleaning can often be treated the same visit.
9 Valley Locations
Fillings available across the Las Vegas valley.
Insurance & Medicaid
Nevada Medicaid accepted; most PPO plans cover about 70–80%.
Composite (Tooth-Colored) vs. Amalgam (Silver)
| Factor | Composite (Tooth-Colored) | Amalgam (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Matches tooth color | Silver/dark metal |
| Mercury | None | About half mercury by weight |
| Bonding | Chemical bond — less tooth removed | Mechanical only |
| Durability | 7–10 years | 10–15 years |
| Expansion | Minimal | Expands/contracts — can crack tooth |
Why Las Vegas Patients Choose Boca Dental & Braces for Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Mercury-free, shade-matched composite
- Less healthy tooth removed than with metal fillings
- Often same-day when caught at a cleaning
- Nevada Medicaid accepted
- Available at all 9 Las Vegas locations
Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings in Las Vegas
Making Tooth-Colored Fillings Affordable
At Boca Dental & Braces, cost should never stand between you and the care you need. We accept Nevada Medicaid and many major dental plans, verify your benefits at no charge, and offer flexible payment options — so you can move forward with confidence.
Find Tooth-Colored Fillings Near You — 9 Boca Dental & Braces Locations Across Las Vegas
Boca Dental & Braces places tooth-colored fillings at 9 Las Vegas valley locations — serving Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Enterprise, Spring Valley, and Clark County. Nevada Medicaid accepted.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Las Vegas, NV 89123
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