Fillings in Ooltewah, TN
Fillings Made Simple
A Filling That Blends Right In
Dr. Bouz uses tooth-colored composite instead of a dark metal filling, so your repair blends with your natural enamel instead of standing out.
Done in a Single Visit
Most fillings take 30 to 60 minutes, so you can catch a cavity early and get back to your day in the same appointment.
More of Your Natural Tooth, Preserved
Dr. Bouz removes only the decayed part of the tooth and rebuilds it in layers, so you keep as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.
Making It Work Financially
How to Know You Might Have a Cavity
A cavity isn’t always obvious, especially early on. Watch for:
- Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks
- A visible dark spot, pit, or hole in a tooth
- Pain when you bite down or chew
- A rough spot or a feeling of something caught between your teeth
- No symptoms at all, since Dr. Bouz often finds a cavity during a routine exam before you notice anything
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Treat a Cavity
A small cavity is simple to treat. Left alone, it can grow deeper and reach the nerve of the tooth, which may mean a root canal or extraction instead of a filling. Treating a cavity while it’s still small means:
- You need just one visit and one simple filling
- You keep more of your natural tooth
- You spend less time and less overall on treatment
- You avoid the more involved procedures a bigger cavity can require
What to Expect During Your Filling Visit
Diagnosis
Dr. Bouz reviews your exam and X-rays and shows you exactly what he found, so you understand what’s being treated and why before any work begins.
Numbing
He numbs the area and checks that you’re fully numb before he begins, so you’re comfortable throughout the procedure.
Removing the Decay
Dr. Bouz removes only the decayed part of the tooth, clearing away the cavity while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
Filling Placement
He builds up the filling in layers using tooth-colored composite, hardening each layer with a curing light so the material bonds securely to your tooth.
Bite Check
Before you leave, he checks your bite so everything feels even, comfortable, and ready to use right away.
Back to Your Day
There’s no downtime. You can go straight back to eating, talking, and your normal routine once you leave the office.
Why Patients Come Back
Frequently Asked Questions
We'd love to see you
Just off the main corridor near McKee Foods Bakery and Southern Adventist University. Free parking right outside, and we're easy to find whether you're coming from Cambridge Square or the surrounding neighborhoods.
- Monday8AM - 5PM
- Tuesday8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday8AM - 5PM
- Thursday8AM - 5PM
- Friday8AM - 1PM*
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
*Every other Friday. Emergency line available outside business hours.