Repair cavities and replace worn fillings with tooth-colored composite material selected to blend with your smile and preserve healthy tooth structure.
Tooth-colored (composite resin) fillings repair a cavity by restoring the damaged portion of a tooth with a material shade-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural enamel. Unlike metal amalgam fillings, composite resin bonds directly to the tooth structure.
At 12 Oaks, all of our fillings are mercury-free and metal-free. For patients replacing old amalgam fillings, or simply choosing biocompatible materials going forward, tooth-colored composite can align with both cosmetic goals and a preference for metal-free restorative materials.
We also don't treat a cavity as an isolated event. If you've lost a filling, see our guide on what to do if you lose a filling — and for parents, we also cover cavity fillings and how safe they are for your child's teeth.
A filling is a small procedure, but material choice can still matter to patients who prefer metal-free restorative dentistry. We use only biocompatible, mercury-free composite materials — and we look at why decay occurred, not just where.
The advantages go beyond appearance.
Composite resin is shade-matched to your natural tooth color, making the restoration blend closely with surrounding enamel.
No amalgam, no mercury — a biocompatible option for whole-body-focused patients.
Composite resin bonds to tooth structure, which can mean less removal of healthy enamel.
A common and effective option for patients replacing aging or failing amalgam fillings.
Most tooth-colored fillings are completed in a single appointment.
Unlike metal, composite doesn't conduct temperature the same way.
The modern standard for most cavities — matches your natural tooth and avoids metal materials entirely.
Still used in some cases for very large posterior restorations, though most patients today prefer composite.
Most fillings are completed in a single visit, 30 to 60 minutes.
Digital imaging identifies the extent of decay and confirms a filling is appropriate.
The area is numbed for your comfort before any decay is removed.
Decayed material is carefully removed, preserving as much healthy structure as possible.
The tooth-colored composite is applied in layers, sculpted, and cured with a special light.
The filling is polished smooth and your bite is checked for a completely natural feel.
A cavity is rarely random. At 12 Oaks, when we see decay — especially recurring decay — we look at what's driving it: diet and sugar exposure, dry mouth, acid erosion from reflux, or a bite issue concentrating wear and creating spots that are harder to keep clean.
We also take material choice seriously. Every filling we place is mercury-free, metal-free composite — a biocompatible option that aligns with the whole-body philosophy behind everything we do.
For patients experiencing ongoing sensitivity, our page on sensitive teeth in Austin may also help.
Schedule a Complete Health ConsultationTreatment fees vary from person to person because every case is different. Before treatment begins, we explain your options, review any applicable insurance benefits, and provide a clear, personalized estimate so you know what to expect.
11623 Angus Rd, Bldg D, Suite 16, Austin, TX 78759
Near the Arboretum and Domain. Serving Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Brushy Creek, Downtown Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, and Georgetown.
