Composite fillings are tooth colored fillings placed in one visit. By choosing the correct color, we can restore cavities and unsightly old silver fillings  with a filling that looks very close to your natural tooth color. Composite fillings are bonded to the tooth and feel very natural. At Hendricks Dental we no longer use silver amalgam fillings. Composite fillings tend to last 7-10 years depending on the size of the filling and the location of the  filling in the mouth. Placing composite fillings correctly takes patience and skill. It is a very technique sensitive procedure. We take continuing education classes regularly to keep up on the newest procedures and products.