Composite Fillings

Finding out your child has a cavity can be stressful, but fixing it doesn't have to be. At Nurture Kids Dentistry, we have said goodbye to the dark silver (amalgam) fillings of the past.

We use Composite Resin Fillings—a durable, tooth-colored material that blends perfectly with your child’s natural enamel. Our goal is to repair the tooth so naturally that even your child won't be able to tell which tooth was treated!

Why We Choose Composite

Dr. Jumani prioritizes materials that are safe, strong, and aesthetically pleasing.

• Aesthetic: The filling material comes in various shades of white. We color-match it to your child's specific tooth shade, making the restoration virtually invisible.
• Conservative: Unlike silver fillings, which require a specific shape to "lock" in, composite bonds directly to the tooth structure. This allows us to preserve more of your child's healthy natural tooth.
• Safe & Metal-Free: We are a mercury-free practice. We use high-quality, BPA-free materials that are safe for growing bodies.

The Filling Process

We treat fillings as a routine, non-scary event.

• Comfort First: We ensure your child is completely comfortable. If needed, we use local anesthesia ("sleepy juice") to numb the area so they feel no pain.
• Cleaning the Tooth: Dr. Jumani gently removes the decay (the "sugar bugs") and cleans the area thoroughly.
• Sculpting: The composite gel is applied in layers. Dr. Jumani sculpts it to recreate the natural shape and grooves of the tooth.
• Setting: A special blue curing light is used to harden the filling in seconds.
• Polishing: We smooth and polish the filling so it feels natural to the tongue.