Composite Fillings in Danville, CA

What to Expect at a Filling Visit

A typical filling appointment at our Danville office takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size and number of fillings:

• The area is numbed gently — topical gel first, then slow, careful anesthetic delivery.
• Decay is removed conservatively, preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.
• The tooth is prepared with a bonding agent, and composite is placed in thin layers, each cured with a special light.
• Dr. Jain sculpts and polishes the composite to match your tooth's natural contours and checks your bite so it feels right immediately.

Caring for Your Fillings — and Replacing Old Ones

Composite fillings typically last seven to ten years or more with good home care — brushing twice daily, flossing, and keeping regular checkups so we can monitor the margins. Very large cavities may be better served by an onlay or crown, and we'll tell you honestly when that's the case.

If you have older amalgam fillings, there's no need to replace them just because they're metal — sound fillings are best left alone. But when an old filling cracks, leaks, or shows decay at its edges, we'll replace it with a bonded composite that restores both function and appearance.