White Fillings in Mississauga

What Are White Fillings?

White fillings, also called composite or tooth-coloured fillings, are a mercury-free material used to restore a tooth after decay has been removed. The material is placed in layers and hardened with a light, then shaped and polished so it blends with the rest of the tooth.

Who Needs a White Filling?

Anyone with a cavity needs a filling. Signs include sensitivity to sweets, hot or cold, a visible hole or dark spot, or pain when biting. Many cavities cause no pain at first, which is why your regular exam matters. An old silver filling that has cracked or is leaking can also be replaced, and your dentist will tell you whether that is advisable.

Benefits of White Fillings

• Mercury-free
• Matched to the colour of your natural tooth
• Usually completed in one visit
• Bond to the tooth, so less healthy tooth needs to be removed
• Can also repair small chips

How the Filling Process Works

1. 1Examination. The dentist confirms the cavity using an exam and X-rays.
2. 2Numbing and cleaning. The area is numbed with local anesthetic, and the decayed part of the tooth is removed.
3. 3Placing the filling. The composite resin is placed in layers and hardened with a special light.
4. 4Shaping and polishing. The filling is shaped to fit your bite and polished smooth.

Before Your Visit

• Tell us which tooth hurts and what triggers it.
• Share any allergies and medications.
• Eat beforehand if you like, but remember you will be numb afterward.
• Bring insurance or CDCP details so we can confirm coverage.
• If dental visits make you nervous, ask about nitrous oxide when you book.

After Your Treatment

• Your lips, tongue and cheek may be numb for a few hours. Avoid eating until it wears off so you do not bite yourself.
• The filling is hardened right away, so you can usually eat normally once the numbness is gone.
• Mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days is common.
• Brush and floss as usual.
• Call us if your bite feels uneven, sensitivity gets worse or the pain does not go away.

Cost, CDCP, Insurance and Direct Billing

We do not publish a fixed price list; the cost depends on the size and location of the filling and your coverage. We are a CDCP-approved provider, and fillings fall under the restorative category of CDCP coverage. We bill most major insurers directly, and 0% financing is available for patients who qualify. The front desk will give you a personal cost.

Why Treat a Cavity Early

A cavity does not heal on its own. Decay keeps moving through the enamel toward the nerve, and a small filling today can become a root canal or a crown later. Because white fillings bond to the tooth, catching decay early also means less of your natural tooth needs to be removed. Regular exams and X-rays are how we find cavities before they hurt.

White Fillings for Children and Adults

White fillings are suitable for patients of all ages. For children, the team explains each step in simple words and paces the visit; see our children's dental care page. For adults with older silver fillings, we can examine them at your regular visit and let you know if any show cracks, wear or decay underneath.

Looking After Your Fillings

Brushing twice a day, cleaning between your teeth daily and keeping up your six-month cleanings give your fillings the best chance of lasting. Avoid biting on hard objects such as ice or pen caps, and tell us if you grind your teeth at night.

Why Choose Sauga Smiles Dental

• Mercury-free composite fillings
• Most fillings completed in one visit
• Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients
• Open seven days a week
• Both dentists trained in periodontology, so gum health is considered alongside the tooth