Dental Fillings
White, Mercury-Free Fillings in Kanata & Stittsville
Cavities happen the repair should not show. Our tooth-coloured, mercury-free dental fillings in Kanata and Stittsville bond to your tooth and blend in invisibly, and we safely replace old silver amalgam fillings too.
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Bonded fillings
What is a bonded composite filling?
A composite filling also called a white, tooth-coloured or bonded filling is made from a dental resin blended with fine glass particles. It starts soft, so we can shape it precisely to rebuild the exact contour of your tooth, then a curing light hardens it in seconds into a strong, solid restoration.
The word “bonded” matters. Composite is chemically bonded to the tooth with an adhesive, forming a seal against the tooth surface. Old silver amalgam had no such bond it relied on the dentist cutting an undercut shape so the metal would physically lock in place, which meant removing more healthy tooth than the decay itself required. Because composite bonds, we remove only the decay and a minimal margin, keeping your tooth as intact as possible. That is why bonded fillings are considered the more conservative, tooth-preserving choice.
Dental Fillings
The types of fillings we use and why we chose composite
Not all fillings are the same, and the right material depends on the tooth. We are an amalgam-free practice, so we never place silver (mercury) fillings but we do choose between a few tooth-coloured materials to give each tooth the best result.
Composite Resin
our standard for most fillings. Tooth-coloured, bonds directly to the tooth, and preserves the most healthy structure. Ideal for small to moderate cavities on front or back teeth.
Glass ionomer
A fluoride-releasing material we use for children’s teeth and cavities at or below the gumline, where it helps protect against further decay.
Porcelain inlays & onlays
For larger cavities where a filling would not last, a custom-milled porcelain inlay or onlay rebuilds the tooth far more durably. We cover these on our same-day crowns page.
Fillings are a direct restoration placed and shaped in your mouth in a single visit. When a tooth is too damaged for that, an indirect restoration (an inlay, onlay or crown) is custom-made and then bonded in. Knowing the difference helps you understand why we sometimes recommend more than a filling
Dental Fillings
White, mercury-free fillings in Kanata and Stittsville
If you have a cavity, the filling that repairs it no longer has to be a dark silver patch. At our dental clinic in Kanata, every filling we place is a tooth-coloured composite a bonded filling in Kanata and Stittsville that matches your natural tooth so closely most people cannot tell it is there. We are a mercury-free, amalgam-free practice: we do not place silver fillings, and we never have.
A white filling does two things a traditional silver amalgam filling could not. It blends invisibly with your tooth, and it bonds directly to the tooth structure rather than simply being wedged into a hole. That bond is not only cosmetic it lets us preserve more of your healthy natural tooth and helps hold the remaining tooth together. For a small to moderate cavity, it is the better repair on every measure that matters.
Restorative fillings
Replacing Old Amalgam (Silver) Fillings in Kanata & Stittsville
Many of our patients come to us specifically to replace old silver amalgam fillings and it’s one of the most common requests we hear. Some come because a silver filling has cracked, worn down, or started to leak and let decay form underneath. Others simply want the dark metal gone and a natural, tooth-coloured result in its place. Both are good reasons, and replacing a failing amalgam is often overdue.
Amalgam Free Dentistry
Why we are an amalgam-free, mercury-free practice
Health Canada and the Canadian Dental Association consider amalgam safe for the general population, so if your silver fillings are intact and sealing well, there’s no urgent medical need to remove them. But there are sound reasons many patients choose to: an old amalgam expands and contracts with temperature over the years, which can crack the tooth around it; the metal edges can corrode and leak; and a tooth-coloured composite simply looks and bonds better. We’ll assess each old filling honestly and tell you which ones genuinely need replacing and which can safely wait.
We are a mercury-free dentist in Kanata for several reasons. Composite simply makes a better modern filling: it looks natural, it bonds to the tooth, it preserves more healthy structure, and it does not expand and contract with temperature the way metal does, which over years can crack the tooth around an old amalgam. Add to that the reasonable preference many patients have to avoid mercury and metal in their body altogether, and there is no case left for placing new silver fillings. So we do not. Every amalgam-free filling we place is chosen because it is the better restoration, not to make a point.
Amalgam Free Dentistry
How we remove old amalgam safely
Drilling out a silver filling releases mercury vapour, so it isn’t something to do carelessly. We follow safe mercury amalgam removal precautions to protect you, our team, and the environment:
Rubber Dam
A rubber dam to isolate the tooth and keep particles out of your mouth
High Volume Suction
High-volume suction to capture mercury vapour and debris at the source
Copious Water
Copious water to keep the filling cool and minimise vapour
Filteration & Disposal
Proper filtration and disposal of the removed material
Once the old filling is out, we clean away any decay hidden beneath it which is often more than expected and rebuild the tooth with a bonded, tooth-coloured composite filling in the same visit. If you’ve been meaning to deal with old silver fillings, this is how it’s done properly.
The process
How a filling appointment works
A white filling is usually a single, straightforward visit.
1
Numb and prepare
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic for very small cavities, sometimes not even that is needed. The decay is gently removed, keeping every bit of healthy tooth we can.
2
Bond and build
An adhesive is applied, then the composite is placed in thin layers and shaped to rebuild the tooth’s natural contour. Each layer is hardened with a curing light.
3
Adjust and polish
We check your bite, adjust until it feels right, and polish the filling smooth. You can eat as soon as the numbness wears off there is no waiting for a filling to “set” over hours as older materials required.
Transparent Pricing
What Dental fillings cost in Kanata and Stittsville
A composite filling in Kanata and Stittsville generally costs between roughly $150 and $400 per tooth, with most standard fillings in the $200 to $300 range. The price depends on the size of the cavity and how many surfaces of the tooth are involved a small single-surface filling sits at the lower end, a large multi-surface one higher.
Fillings are among the best-covered treatments in dentistry. Most private insurance plans cover them substantially, often leaving little to nothing out of pocket, and CDCP coverage includes fillings for eligible patients. We confirm your coverage and quote before we start, so there are no surprises. Catching a cavity early, when a small filling will fix it, is always cheaper than waiting until it needs a crown or root canal which is the quiet case for keeping up regular checkups with your family dentist in Kanata.
Comparison
Dental Filling Cost in Kanata & Stittsville
| Filling | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Composite - 1 surface | $150–$250 | A small, single-surface cavity |
| Composite - 2 surfaces | $200–$350 | The most common filling |
| Composite - 3+surfaces | $300–$450 | Larger, multi-surface cavity |
| Glass ionomer | $130–$300 | Children / below-gumline |
| Porcelain inlay / onlay | $800–$1,500 | When a filling is not enough, see crowns |
Long-Term Care
Living with your rebuilt smile
A completed full mouth restoration is life-changing in the most practical ways.
You can eat what you want again, you are not in pain, and you stop hiding your smile. Looked after well, the work lasts many years implants can last a lifetime, and crowns and bridges ten to fifteen years or more.
Maintenance is what protects the investment. Brushing, flossing and regular checkups with your family dentist in Kanata keep everything healthy, and a night guard protects the work if you grind.
Serving Stittsville, Ottawa & West Ottawa
White Dental fillings for Stittsville, Ottawa and West Ottawa
If you have searched for white fillings near me or a mercury-free dentist from Stittsville or the western side of Ottawa, we are at 600 Terry Fox Drive about eight minutes from Stittsville Main Street, with free parking on site.
We place tooth-coloured, amalgam-free fillings for Stittsville, Kanata, Bridlewood, Katimavik, Glen Cairn, Carp, Richmond and the wider Ottawa area, and we safely replace old silver fillings for patients who want the metal gone. You do not need to be an existing patient you can book an appointment for a new filling or to have old amalgam assessed and replaced.
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Common Questions
Dental Fillings FAQs
A composite filling in the Kanata and Stittsville area generally costs between roughly $150 and $400 per tooth, with most standard fillings in the $200 to $300 range, depending on the size of the cavity and how many tooth surfaces are involved. Fillings are among the best-covered dental treatments most private insurance covers them substantially, and CDCP includes fillings for eligible patients. We confirm your coverage and quote before we start.
For small to moderate cavities, better on most measures. Composite bonds directly to the tooth, so it preserves more healthy structure, looks natural, and does not expand and contract with temperature the way metal does. Amalgam can be marginally more durable in very large molar cavities, but in those cases an inlay, onlay or crown is the better choice anyway. We place composite for essentially all fillings.
Yes, when done with proper precautions. Health Canada and the Canadian Dental Association consider amalgam safe for the general population, so there is no urgent need to remove intact fillings. But when a silver filling has cracked, worn or is leaking or you simply want the metal gone we remove it safely using a rubber dam, high-volume suction, copious water and proper filtration to capture the mercury vapour that drilling releases, then rebuild the tooth with a bonded filling in the same visit.
No. Composite fillings contain no mercury and no metal at all they are made from a tooth-coloured dental resin blended with fine glass particles. We are a fully mercury-free, amalgam-free practice and do not place silver fillings.
Yes. We are about eight minutes from Stittsville Main Street at 600 Terry Fox Drive, with free parking, and you do not need to be an existing patient. From Stittsville, take Hazeldean Road east onto Katimavik Road, then left onto Terry Fox Drive.
With good care, composite fillings typically last many years often seven to ten or more, depending on the size, location and your bite. They can stain very gradually over time, which regular cleanings keep in check, and a worn filling is straightforward to replace. Avoiding chewing ice and not using teeth as tools extends their life.
Rarely. The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic before any decay is removed, so the appointment is comfortable, and very small cavities sometimes need no anaesthetic at all. Mild sensitivity to cold for a day or two afterward is normal and settles quickly.
Related Dental Treatments
A tooth often needs a crown after root canal to protect it long term.
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An implant is finished with a crown placed on top, all in-house.
For purely cosmetic front-tooth cases, veneers are often more conservative.
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