Even with great home care, cavities can happen. At Cheek Dental, Dr. Kristina Chandler and Dr. Cristi Cheek provide natural-looking tooth-colored fillings that blend seamlessly with your smile.
Gone are the days of dark, silver fillings. Dr. Kristina Chandler & Dr. Cristi Cheek use composite resin fillings, which:
Match the natural shade of your tooth
Require less drilling and preserve more healthy enamel
Bond directly to your tooth for added strength
Contain no mercury or metal
From a clinical perspective, dental fillings are used to halt the progression of tooth decay and restore structural stability to a compromised tooth. When decay penetrates the enamel and dentin layers, the affected tooth becomes more vulnerable to fracture, bacterial infiltration, and sensitivity. Removing diseased tooth structure and sealing the area with a properly placed filling helps reestablish a protective barrier and prevents further breakdown.
Modern composite fillings are designed to integrate mechanically and chemically with the remaining tooth structure. By bonding directly to enamel and dentin, the material reinforces weakened areas and helps distribute chewing forces more evenly across the tooth. Precise placement is essential—improper margins or bite imbalance can increase stress on the restoration and surrounding teeth. For this reason, fillings must be carefully contoured and adjusted to function harmoniously within the patient’s natural bite.
At Cheek Dental, dental fillings are evaluated as part of a broader restorative plan rather than a stand-alone repair. Consideration is given to decay risk, bite dynamics, and long-term tooth preservation to ensure the restoration supports both immediate comfort and ongoing oral health.
Our fillings aren’t just functional—they’re designed with aesthetics in mind. Our dentists carefully shape and polishe each restoration so it blends seamlessly, leaving your smile both healthier and more beautiful.
Learn more about cavity prevention and treatment through the Georgia Dental Association.
Dr. Kristina Chandler and Dr. Cristi Cheek are dedicated to restoring teeth with treatments that balance strength, function, and beauty. From crowns and bridges to implant restorations, their focus is always on solutions that last.
