Composite fillings in Guelph
Tooth-colored repairs for cavities, chips, and worn areas.
Ironwood Dental offers composite fillings in Guelph to restore small to moderate tooth damage with material shaped and shaded to blend with the natural tooth.
Why Guelph patients ask about composite fillings
A filling can restore a tooth while keeping the repair conservative.
Guelph patients may need composite fillings after a cavity is found, an old filling leaks, or a small chip catches on the tongue.
We look at the depth of the damage, the bite, and how much healthy tooth remains before recommending a filling.
When composite is appropriate, the repair is bonded, shaped, and polished so it feels smooth and comfortable.
Tooth repair
When composite fillings in Guelph may help.
Composite may be recommended when a tooth needs a conservative repair and still has enough healthy structure for a filling.
A good fit for Guelph patients who...
- have a small or moderate cavity
- need an old filling replaced
- have a chipped or worn tooth edge
- want a tooth-colored repair
- need sensitivity or roughness assessed
What your filling visit can include
- examining the tooth and checking x-rays when needed
- reviewing whether a filling, crown, or other care is appropriate
- selecting a composite shade
- removing decay or damaged material
- bonding and shaping the filling
- polishing and checking the bite
Your appointment
What to expect at your composite filling visit visit.
Diagnosis and shade planning
We examine the tooth, review x-rays when needed, and choose a composite shade that blends with the surrounding tooth.
Prepare the tooth
Decay, rough edges, or damaged filling material are removed, and the tooth is prepared for bonding.
Place the composite
Tooth-colored material is bonded in layers, shaped to restore the missing area, and hardened.
Polish and check the bite
We smooth the filling, refine the shape, and check that your bite feels comfortable before you leave.
Guelph location
Visit us on Kortright Road West.
Ironwood Dental is located at 570 Kortright Rd W in Guelph. Patients can book online or call about cavities, chipped teeth, worn edges, old fillings, or tooth sensitivity.
Related services
Repair and prevention services in Guelph.
Questions patients ask
Composite fillings in Guelph FAQs
Composite fillings can repair many small to moderate concerns, but the tooth needs to be examined first.
Are composite fillings tooth-colored?
Yes. Composite is shade-matched to blend with the surrounding tooth.
Can composite fix a chipped tooth?
Often, yes, depending on the chip size, bite, and tooth condition.
When is a crown better than a filling?
A crown may be better when the tooth is weak, heavily cracked, or missing too much structure.
Can a cavity be too deep for a filling?
Yes. If decay reaches the nerve or leaves the tooth too weak, other treatment may be needed.