Tooth-Colored Fillings in Saratoga Springs, NY
A cavity is common and very fixable. We repair it with a filling that matches your tooth, while keeping as much of your natural tooth as we can.
- Composite material matched to your tooth color
- Conservative preparation that saves healthy tooth
- Most fillings done in one visit
- Written estimate before treatment (Payment and financing options)
- How insurance works here
4.9 on Google from 161 patient reviews · Practicing dentistry since 1997
Repair a cavity so it blends right in
A tooth-colored filling uses composite resin, a durable material that is shaded to match your tooth. After the decay is removed, the material is placed in layers, hardened with a curing light, and polished smooth.
Because composite bonds to the tooth, it often needs less drilling than older silver fillings. That leaves more of your natural tooth in place.
If a cavity is too large for a filling to hold, Dr. Dennis will tell you and explain other options, such as a crown.
Cavities do not heal on their own. Over time decay spreads deeper into the tooth, where it can reach the nerve and cause pain or infection.
At that stage a simple filling may no longer be enough, and a root canal or crown may be needed instead.
What are the benefits of tooth-colored fillings?
Natural look
Fillings match the shade of your tooth, so they are hard to spot.
Less drilling
Bonding to the tooth can mean a smaller, more conservative repair.
Stops decay
Removing decay early keeps a cavity from reaching the nerve.
One visit
Most fillings are placed and finished in a single appointment.
Comfortable care
The tooth is numbed first. Anxious? Ask about sedation options.
Long-term thinking
We choose the repair that protects the tooth for years, not just today.
The Saratoga Smiles filling process
Exam and diagnosis
A cavity is confirmed by exam and X-ray. New patients start with a first visit.
Numbing
The area is numbed so you are comfortable.
Removing decay
Only the decayed part of the tooth is removed.
Placing the filling
Composite is placed in layers, hardened with a light, then shaped to your bite.
Polish and check
We polish the filling and check your bite. A typical filling takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Fee-for-service: you get a written estimate before treatment. We are not in-network with any plan, and we help you with your out-of-network claim. Financing through Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit. Insurance and payment details
Have questions about fillings?
Do fillings hurt?
The tooth is numbed first, so most patients feel pressure but no pain. Some sensitivity afterward is normal and usually fades within a few days.
How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
Many last for years with good care. How long yours lasts depends on its size, where it is, and habits like grinding.
Can you replace my old silver fillings?
Yes, when it makes sense. If an old filling is cracked, leaking, or has decay under it, we can replace it. We do not replace healthy fillings just for appearance without discussing it with you.
Can I eat after a filling?
Composite hardens right away, but wait until the numbness wears off so you do not bite your cheek or tongue.
When is payment due, and can I use my insurance?
Payment is due at the time of service, and you receive a written estimate before treatment begins. Saratoga Smiles is fee-for-service and not in-network with any plan. You receive an itemized, coded statement for your out-of-network claim, our team walks you through the claim process, and your plan reimburses you directly. See insurance and payment details.
Why people choose Saratoga Smiles
“Very clean, the Dr. Was very gentle and had me at ease within no time at all. They explained everything from A to Z and made the process very simple.”
“The entire appointment was neither rushed nor did it feel like I was just another customer. Dr Dennis was just as kind and professional, he made his assessment and offered me choices.”
Reviews quoted from Google with first name and last initial. 4.9 stars from 161 reviews.
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6 Carpenter Lane
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Office hours
Monday to Wednesday: 8am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday to Sunday: closed
Call us
New patients: (518) 760-6454
Office: (518) 584-5060
Fix it while it is small
Book online, or call the New Patient Line. You will know your options before anything begins.
Reviewed by Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD, MAGD, Saratoga Smiles, Saratoga Springs, NY.