Cavity Fillings in Broadview Heights, OH

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease worldwide. When bacteria metabolize sugar, they produce acids that erode tooth enamel, creating cavities. Treating cavities while they are small preserves the maximum amount of natural tooth structure, minimizes treatment time and cost, and prevents the pain and complications that develop when decay is left to progress.

Our cavity fillings use tooth-colored composite resin — a material that bonds chemically to the tooth structure, providing excellent strength and a natural appearance that is virtually invisible. Unlike old silver amalgam fillings, composite resin requires less removal of healthy tooth structure and matches the natural color of your enamel.

The filling procedure is completed in a single appointment. After administering local anesthesia, we remove the decayed portion of the tooth, clean the prepared cavity thoroughly, apply a bonding agent, and place the composite resin in layers, curing each layer with a specialized blue light. The filling is then shaped and polished to match your bite precisely.

With good oral hygiene and regular professional care, composite fillings typically last 7–10 years before needing replacement.