McMurray Dentistry - Laurens

Composite Fillings in Laurens

Tooth-colored composite fillings are designed to fill cavities, preventing further damage and protecting your tooth. These white fillings are carefully matched to your natural teeth, ensuring they blend seamlessly and provide a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing result.
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Make Your Teeth Look and Feel Natural Again

Dental fillings are one of the most common procedures we perform, designed to repair and restore your tooth while preventing further decay or infection that could lead to more complex treatments. We use composite resin fillings, which are color-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Unlike metal amalgam fillings, composite resin bonds effectively with the tooth structure and can fill smaller cavities, reducing the need for extensive drilling.

Why Are Fillings So Important?

Getting a filling might seem like a hassle, but addressing cavities promptly is crucial for several reasons:

  • Prevent Cavities from Growing: Fillings stop cavities from expanding and causing further damage.
  • Avoid Painful Infections: Early fillings help prevent infections or abscesses that can lead to more severe issues.
  • Strengthen Weakened Teeth: Fillings restore the strength and durability of your tooth.
  • Save Money: Timely fillings can prevent more costly treatments later.
  • Reduce Sensitivity: Fillings can alleviate discomfort from hot or cold foods.

Preserve Your Smile: They help maintain your natural smile and dental health for the long term.

How Is a Cavity Filled?

Gentle Numbing

To start, we will numb your gums with a local anesthetic to gently freeze the area. This ensures you feel minimal discomfort during the procedure.

Filling the Tooth

Once the area is adequately numbed, we clean and prepare your tooth. An adhesive gel is applied to the cavity, followed by composite resin (white filling material), which is carefully molded and sculpted to fit the contours of your tooth.

Curing the Composite

The filling is then hardened using a special LED light. After curing, your dentist will examine the filled tooth, make any necessary adjustments, and give it a final polish for a smooth, natural finish.

The Cost of a Filling in Laurens

Fillings are a common procedure and often covered significantly by insurance. With a typical plan, you might pay between $0 and $100+. Without insurance, costs range from $120 to $300+, especially if multiple fillings are needed.

The actual cost depends on several factors:

  • Your Oral Health: The condition of your teeth and gums.
  • Number of Fillings: How many cavities need treatment.
  • Cavity Location: The position of the cavity in your mouth.
  • X-rays: Whether new X-rays are needed.
  • Treatment Complexity: Time and effort required by the dental team.
  • Materials and Equipment: The resources needed for your specific care.

Prompt filling of cavities is crucial to prevent more severe issues, pain, and costly treatments, helping you maintain optimal dental health.

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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost depends on factors like your oral health, the number of fillings needed, the location of the cavity, whether new X-rays are required, and the complexity of the procedure.

Most insurance plans offer significant coverage for fillings, which can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Coverage specifics depend on your plan.

The procedure involves numbing the area with local anesthesia, cleaning and preparing the tooth, applying and sculpting composite resin, and curing it with a special LED light.

The duration varies based on the number of fillings and the complexity of the cavities. Your dentist will provide an estimate based on your specific needs.

Local anesthesia minimizes discomfort during the procedure. You might experience some sensitivity afterward, which typically subsides within a few days.

Prompt filling prevents further decay, reduces the risk of severe dental issues and pain, and helps avoid more invasive and costly treatments.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

Amber Williams
3 weeks ago
Absolutely amazing experience. Dr. Mcmurray was very thorough, took his time and listened intently to all of my concerns. Dawn, who is the hygienist did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth. The best one I’ve ever had. Everyone in the office was so kind and so helpful. I’d give them 10 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️ Best dentist around and all these years wasting my time with others 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dr. Mcmurrays office for the WIN.
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Rhonda M
1 month ago
I'm a new patient at Dr. McMurray's and I simply could not be more pleased with the staff, the dentist and the location. Dr. McMurray is competent, friendly and takes his time. The staff answered the multiple questions I've had and they are ALL very welcoming and nice. I had a thorough cleaning, a full x-ray along with an exam. It felt incredibly easy all around. I look to be a patient here for years to come. Thank you!
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Cecile Borrey
1 month ago
Absolutely phenomenal team!!!!! Kind, gentle and oh so thorough!!!!! I couldn't say enough about how efficient and kind the staff of this practice is!! Special thanks to Anna at reception! Special thanks to Dawn who was so kind, patient and gentle while doing an amazingly thorough cleaning. I highly recommend!! And I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist! They made it fast, pleasant and painless! A million Thanks!!
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Billy Bishop
2 months ago
Just had a filling partially removed and replaced for a new cavity. Staff was excellent. Dental assistant was kind and caring. Dr McMurray explained what he was doing step by step and told me what to expect. Very thoughtful and listened to my concerns. I would recommend him and his practice to anyone and especially to older patients at like myself.
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Don Peake
3 months ago
The staff are wonderful. They are always upbeat and friendly. They greet you with a smile and make it a point to call you by name. And the quality of service is wonderful. But, one of the things that impresses me the most is they start every day with prayer. I can not recommend this team highly enough. They are a blessing.
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Amber Williams
3 weeks ago
Absolutely amazing experience. Dr. Mcmurray was very thorough, took his time and listened intently to all of my concerns. Dawn, who is the hygienist did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth. The best one I’ve ever had. Everyone in the office was so kind and so helpful. I’d give them 10 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️ Best dentist around and all these years wasting my time with others 🤦🏻‍♀️ Dr. Mcmurrays office for the WIN.
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Rhonda M
1 month ago
I'm a new patient at Dr. McMurray's and I simply could not be more pleased with the staff, the dentist and the location. Dr. McMurray is competent, friendly and takes his time. The staff answered the multiple questions I've had and they are ALL very welcoming and nice. I had a thorough cleaning, a full x-ray along with an exam. It felt incredibly easy all around. I look to be a patient here for years to come. Thank you!
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Cecile Borrey
1 month ago
Absolutely phenomenal team!!!!! Kind, gentle and oh so thorough!!!!! I couldn't say enough about how efficient and kind the staff of this practice is!! Special thanks to Anna at reception! Special thanks to Dawn who was so kind, patient and gentle while doing an amazingly thorough cleaning. I highly recommend!! And I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist! They made it fast, pleasant and painless! A million Thanks!!
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Billy Bishop
2 months ago
Just had a filling partially removed and replaced for a new cavity. Staff was excellent. Dental assistant was kind and caring. Dr McMurray explained what he was doing step by step and told me what to expect. Very thoughtful and listened to my concerns. I would recommend him and his practice to anyone and especially to older patients at like myself.
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Don Peake
3 months ago
The staff are wonderful. They are always upbeat and friendly. They greet you with a smile and make it a point to call you by name. And the quality of service is wonderful. But, one of the things that impresses me the most is they start every day with prayer. I can not recommend this team highly enough. They are a blessing.
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McMurray Dentistry - Laurens

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