How long do tooth-colored fillings last?

With good care, composite fillings can last many years. We'll monitor them at your routine visits and replace them if needed.

Are white fillings as strong as silver?

Modern composite materials are strong and durable, and they bond to the tooth for excellent support — plus they look far better.

What are inlays and onlays?

They're custom-made, tooth-colored restorations that repair larger areas of damage while preserving more of your natural tooth than a crown.

Does getting a filling hurt?

We numb the area first, so most patients feel little to nothing. Comfort options are available if you're anxious.

ꨄ︎ Restorative Dentistry ꨄ︎

Tooth-Colored Fillings & Restorative Dentistry

Natural-looking composite fillings and custom restorations that repair damage while blending seamlessly with your smile.

ꨄ︎ Understanding Your Treatment

Repairs That Disappear Into Your Smile

Modern restorative dentistry is about more than filling a hole — it's about restoring your tooth so it looks and functions as nature intended. Today's tooth-colored composite materials blend beautifully with your surrounding teeth, so your repair is virtually invisible.

We use composite resins to treat cavities and minor fractures, and custom inlays and onlays to restore teeth with more significant damage. For larger concerns, we offer crowns — including same-day CEREC crowns — as well as bridges and implant-supported restorations.

Each restoration is shaped, shaded, and bonded with care so that strength is restored without sacrificing the natural beauty of your smile.

ꨄ︎ Why Patients Choose It ꨄ︎

The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Every treatment we recommend is chosen with your comfort, health, and long-term goals in mind. Here's what sets this care apart.

Blends Naturally

Tooth-colored composite is matched to your enamel so your repair goes unnoticed in your smile.

Restores Strength

Filling damaged areas rebuilds structure and function so your tooth can bite and chew again.

Conservative Care

We preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible for a repair that supports your long-term health.

Feels Like Your Own

Bonded restorations feel smooth and natural, so you can smile and eat without a second thought.

ꨄ︎ The St. Johns Difference

Restore Function and Beauty

With a strong foundation in restorative dentistry, Dr. Capen delivers predictable outcomes in a comfortable, patient-focused environment. Our goal is to restore both the function and appearance of your smile so you can feel confident in your oral health.

Tooth-colored composite fillings

Custom inlays and onlays

Crowns, including same-day CEREC

Bridges and implant-supported restorations

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ꨄ︎ Frequently Asked Questions ꨄ︎

Tooth-Colored Fillings Questions, Answered

Still curious? These are the questions patients ask us most — and if yours isn't here, we're always happy to talk it through.