If you have a tooth that has a cavity, Dr. Daniels and our dental team will ensure you are comfortable before we begin your dental filling. The tooth will be numbed with a local anesthetic, and the tooth decay will be removed. Once all the damaged tooth material is gone, we can fill the hole or indent with the filling material, usually composite resin. We can match composite dental fillings to match the color of the tooth, so it blends perfectly. The resin is cured to harden within the tooth – this only takes a few minutes. Then, the surface is polished.