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Tooth Fillings

Keep Your Smile Looking Healthy

Stop Decay in Its Tracks With Austin Tooth Fillings

Experience comfortable, efficient cavity repair with tooth-colored fillings from Serenity Dental. Our gentle approach ensures your treatment is comfortable, while our composite materials blend perfectly with your natural teeth. You'll leave our office with a restored tooth that looks and functions just like nature intended - with no visible signs of dental work.

Our Austin tooth fillings offer you many benefits. The composite material bonds directly to your tooth, providing excellent support while requiring less drilling than metal fillings. This preserves more of your healthy tooth structure and prevents the temperature sensitivity often associated with metal fillings. Our tooth-colored options are durable, mercury-free, and virtually undetectable.

Contact our office today for an appointment. No insurance? Ask about joining our in-house membership club to save money on your treatment.

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Repair Your Cavity & Smile Brighter

Getting a tooth-colored filling at Serenity Dental is straightforward and comfortable.

First, we numb the area with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Next, your dentist carefully removes the decayed portion of your tooth and cleans the space. We then apply the composite material in layers, shaping it to match your natural tooth structure.

Finally, we use a special light to harden the material before polishing it to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.

For very small areas of decay, we can use our advanced dental laser instead of traditional drilling. This precise technology can remove early decay without the noise or vibration of a drill and, in many cases, without the need for numbing.

The laser also sterilizes as it works, promoting better healing and reducing the chance of future decay. This conservative approach helps preserve more of your natural tooth structure.

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Enjoy Maximum Comfort During Your Treatment

We take extra steps to ensure your tooth filling procedure is as comfortable as possible.

If you have dental anxiety, you can receive inhaled sedation that helps you reach a state of relaxation while remaining fully conscious. This gentle sedation option works quickly, wears off rapidly after treatment, and is safe for patients of all ages - even children. You'll feel calm and at ease throughout your dental filling treatment.

Your physical comfort matters just as much as your emotional well-being. Our treatment rooms feature thoughtful amenities that transform standard dental care into a soothing experience. Soft pillows support your head and neck, cozy blankets keep you warm, headphones let you enjoy calming music, and protective glasses shield your eyes.

These simple touches create a pleasant environment that helps you feel at home.

If you need tooth fillings in Austin, you've come to the right place. Contact Serenity Dental today for an appointment.

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Brinda is very caring and thorough with her work. She is great at explaining what is going on, and gives you solid advices for dental care on regular basis tracking your dental health very closely.She is very approachable, listens well and has great bedside manners. I also find her staff very...
Brinda is very caring and thorough with her work. She is great at explaining what is going on, and gives you solid advices for dental care on regular basis tracking your dental health very closely.She is very approachable, listens well and has great bedside manners. I also find her staff very friendly and professional. I highly recommend as your personal dentist.

J. M. (Verified Patient)

Great office and team! Easy location off of 71 and Invisalign experience was great.

K. G. (Verified Patient)

Dr. Nair and her team are EXCELLENT!!!! I had a deep clean performed today. Totally painless and simple. I was nervous and everyone made me super at ease. Dr. Nair is very personable and even though she’s only met me once during my initial consultation, she remembered me and details about my...
Dr. Nair and her team are EXCELLENT!!!! I had a deep clean performed today. Totally painless and simple. I was nervous and everyone made me super at ease. Dr. Nair is very personable and even though she’s only met me once during my initial consultation, she remembered me and details about my life. This team really cares about their patients. They now have a new one for life in me!!! I highly recommend Dr. Nair and her team. I will refer everyone I know to her! Such a great experience! Thanks serenity dental!!! UPDATE: Still amazing patient care! Wonderful staff and doctors! My son is also a patient now! He’s 8 years old and actually likes going to the dentist because of how caring, friendly and gentle they are with him! I have referred several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so!!!! Thank you Dr. Nair & your absolutely WONDERFUL team!

E. G. (Verified Patient)

As someone who has severe anxiety due to a teenage dental traumatic experience, Serenity Dental is the only place I have felt comfortable. Caring, professional, gentle as can be…. and both dentists want what is best for you and your dental situation. Front staff is so kind and helpful; the...
As someone who has severe anxiety due to a teenage dental traumatic experience, Serenity Dental is the only place I have felt comfortable. Caring, professional, gentle as can be…. and both dentists want what is best for you and your dental situation. Front staff is so kind and helpful; the office is calm, clean and easily accessible.

P. W. (Verified Patient)

Everyone here is friendly, amazing and accommodating. The cleaning is smooth and pain free. Hassle free scheduling of appointments.

M. B. (Verified Patient)

Serenity Dental makes my teeth feel special! Seriously, every member of the Serenity team seems to know how to make you feel comfortable with what can sometimes be an uncomfortable situation. Bravo, Serenity!

V. C. (Verified Patient)

We highly recommend Serenity Dental. My entire family goes here and we are so happy to receive high quality dental care from Dr. Nair, Dr. Rao and their amazing staff members. They ensures we are comfortable and well taken care of entire time. Both the doctors explain and advise our dental...
We highly recommend Serenity Dental. My entire family goes here and we are so happy to receive high quality dental care from Dr. Nair, Dr. Rao and their amazing staff members. They ensures we are comfortable and well taken care of entire time. Both the doctors explain and advise our dental problems and preventive care so well. They’re amazing. Staff are kind, polite and friendly. We always had great experiences with them. We love Serenity Dental!

K. J. (Verified Patient)

I have visited this place for my dental care and for my kids dental care. Doctors are so helpful and very much caring on our issues.. they are keep following up after the procedure to make sure we are comfortable. I highly recommend Serenity dental.

N. S. (Verified Patient)

Ana and Bailey are wonderful! They helped me get setup for my appointment and welcome me in each time I come. Such a great place for making sure you keep your teeth in shape!

G. E. (Verified Patient)

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(Translated by Google) Excellent care from Elizabeth and Esmeralda, very professional. Thank you. I recommend the excellent treatment she provides to all patients. (Original) Excelente atención de Elizabeth y Esmeralda muy profesional. Gracias. Recomiendo a todos los pacientes del trato que ella da excelente😁🌹🌺

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth Fillings

How long do tooth-colored fillings last?
Composite fillings typically last five to seven years with proper care. Their longevity depends on the filling's size, location, and your oral hygiene habits. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups help extend their lifespan. Avoid chewing hard objects like ice or using your teeth as tools to prevent damage.
How long does a filling take to complete?
A typical filling appointment takes 30-60 minutes, depending on the number and complexity of fillings needed. Simple, single-surface fillings may take as little as 20 minutes, while larger fillings might require up to an hour. We'll provide a time estimate during your examination.
Why get tooth-colored fillings over metal ones?
Tooth-colored fillings blend naturally with your teeth, making them virtually invisible. They require less removal of healthy tooth structure and bond directly to your tooth, providing excellent support. Unlike metal fillings, they don't expand or contract with temperature changes, reducing the risk of cracks.