Restorative Dentistry

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Composite fillings color-matched to your tooth so the repair blends in — no metal, no dark line.

Why we use composite

Composite is a tooth-colored resin that bonds directly to your enamel. Each filling is shaded to match your tooth, so once it’s placed, most people can’t tell where it is. Composite can also replace older silver-mercury amalgam fillings and correct teeth that are badly shaped, discolored, or poorly aligned.

A simple visit

A filling visit is straightforward. After local anesthesia, the decay is gently cleaned out, the area is prepped, and the composite is shaped, bonded, and polished. Most fillings take a single visit, and you can usually go right back to eating and drinking once the numbness wears off.

Catching cavities early

The smaller the cavity when we catch it, the smaller and more conservative the filling. Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are how we keep on top of that.

Take care of a small cavity now

Call our Pelham Drive office to schedule a visit.

Request a Visit 540-943-9703

Frequently Asked

Common questions

How long does a filling take?

Most single fillings take 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish. The actual filling itself is fast — most of the visit is making sure you are comfortably numb and the bond surface is clean.

Do tooth-colored fillings last as long as silver ones?

Modern composites last 10 to 15 years on average — comparable to amalgam in moderate-load areas, with the major upside that they bond directly to your tooth and look natural.

Can I replace my old silver fillings?

Yes. Many patients choose to replace silver-mercury amalgam fillings with composite for cosmetic reasons or because the older filling is starting to leak. We can stage replacements over a few visits if needed.

Will it hurt?

You should feel pressure but no pain during the filling. Some teeth are mildly sensitive to cold for a few days afterward — that is normal and usually resolves on its own. Call us if it lasts longer than two weeks.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS is calm, unhurried, and trained at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry — and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance — so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.