We place composite (tooth-coloured) fillings sized exactly to the problem — not a millimetre more.
A filling replaces tooth structure lost to decay, fracture, or wear. We choose from a range of filling materials — bonded composite, fluoride-releasing glass ionomer, and silver (amalgam) — depending on your tooth and what will serve you best, and longest. You always have the final say in the material we use; we’re here to educate and give you our honest recommendation.
Our approach is conservative: we remove only the damaged tissue and leave as much healthy tooth as possible. Smaller fillings last longer, feel better, and are easier to redo decades down the line if they need to be.
Bonded composite resin — colour-matched and polished to a natural finish — is our most common choice. Fluoride-releasing glass ionomer earns its place where decay risk is higher or a tooth is hard to keep dry. And silver (amalgam) remains a durable, dependable option for the right tooth. Existing amalgam fillings placed decades ago don’t necessarily need replacing — we’ll tell you if we think one should be.
Small composites: 10–15 years is common. Larger ones wear faster. If a filling is getting bigger every time it’s redone, we’ll have a conversation about whether a crown or onlay is the longer-term answer.
Gentle, honest dentistry in the heart of Oak Bay. We’ll take it from here.