Restorative · Denver, Colorado
Composite dental fillings
Tooth-colored, mercury-free fillings offered as an alternative to amalgam — explained clearly before any treatment is recommended, with no unsupported health claims.
A mercury-free restorative option.
Composite dental fillings are tooth-colored, mercury-free restorative fillings. When a filling is the appropriate, conservative option for a tooth, we use composite material as an alternative to amalgam.
We consider your oral health, dental history, lifestyle, and preferences together before recommending any restorative treatment. You receive clear explanations of what's being used and why before treatment, so you understand your options and feel involved in your care.
Our philosophy is straightforward: offer mercury-free restorative options and informed choices. We don't make unsupported health claims about what a filling can or can't do — we focus on the care itself.
Considered before it's recommended.
A filling is never automatic. Here's when a composite filling may be appropriate — and what we look at first.
When it may be appropriate
- A tooth has a small area of decay that a filling can address.
- An existing restoration needs to be replaced and a mercury-free option is preferred.
- A tooth is chipped or worn and a conservative, tooth-colored repair is suitable.
- You're seeking a mercury-free restorative option and want it explained before treatment.
What we consider first
- Your overall oral health, dental history, and what you want from your care.
- Whether a filling is the most conservative appropriate option, or whether another approach fits better.
- Your preferences around mercury-free, tooth-colored restorative materials.
- Clear explanations of what's being used and why — before any treatment is recommended.
Assess, place, review.
A simple, unhurried sequence — the right option confirmed first, materials explained, decisions yours.
- 01
Assess
We look at the tooth in the context of your overall oral health and history, and confirm whether a filling is the appropriate, conservative option.
- 02
Place
Where a composite filling is appropriate, we place tooth-colored, mercury-free material and explain what's being used and why as we go.
- 03
Review
We review what was done, answer your questions, and talk through any ongoing care. No treatment outcome is guaranteed — informed decisions come first.
For patients who want a mercury-free filling.
- You prefer a tooth-colored, mercury-free filling over amalgam.
- You want your options explained clearly before any restorative treatment is recommended.
- You want a whole-person approach that considers your history and preferences, not just the tooth.
- You want honest, evidence-conscious language — not fear-based claims about conventional dentistry.
Often explored alongside.
Patient testimonial
“The practice feels completely different from a traditional dental office. Everything felt thoughtful, calm, and personal.”
Composite filling questions, answered.
Still curious? Browse the full list of frequently asked questions across the practice.
Explore your mercury-free filling options.
If you may need a filling, we'll explain your tooth-colored, mercury-free options in plain language and help you decide what's right for you — at your pace, with no pressure and no unsupported claims.