SHARON PROCHASKA3 months ago
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Pain free dentistry with Dr. Mark and great teeth cleaning with Lisa! They care about…
Modern composite resin fillings are carefully matched to the natural shade of your teeth, creating a restoration that blends smoothly with your smile. At Bay Park Smiles, we use durable, tooth-colored materials to repair cavities while restoring the tooth’s natural appearance, strength, and function.
Composite resin restorations represent a leap forward from historical metal filling frameworks. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, which are packed mechanically into a hollow space and require extensive tooth destruction, composite materials bond chemically directly to your natural enamel and dentin architecture. This molecular adhesion reinforces and supports the remaining enamel structures from within, significantly decreasing the risk of future structural fractures.
Many patients with old silver amalgam fillings ask about having them replaced with tooth-colored composite. Here’s an honest answer about when it makes sense — and when it doesn’t.
“We evaluate each amalgam filling on its own merits. If replacement is appropriate — due to age, failure, decay, or your preference — we remove it safely and replace it with a matched composite restoration. We never recommend replacement purely for commercial reasons.”
Clinical Workflow
Local anesthesia applied. Decay or old filling material removed. Conservative — only what needs to come out comes out.
Composite resin shade selected to match natural tooth color precisely. The match is so accurate the filling is virtually invisible.
Composite placed in layers and hardened with a curing light. Each layer shaped and polished to restore natural tooth contour and bite.
Entire process completed in a single appointment. You leave with a finished, polished, fully functional restoration the same day.
We prioritize your long-term health values by relying exclusively on modern composite tooth restoration systems across all operations.
We take time to match composite shading to your natural tooth — including characterization, translucency, and surface texture. The result should be undetectable.
Composite bonding requires less healthy tooth structure removed than amalgam. We take the most conservative approach that serves you long-term.
Pain free dentistry with Dr. Mark and great teeth cleaning with Lisa! They care about…
My hygienist was amazing! She got to know me, explained to me on an easy…
Great dentist, the staff are very nice
Everyone there is very friendly making our visit a great experience.
Everyone, from Dr. V., to hygienist Liz, to receptionists, were very friendly, welcoming, and professional….
Morgan is very professional, proficient, personable, and down to earth. Very happy with my experience!!…
I was a first time patient of Dr. Mike’s at Bay Park Smiles today. Going…
Best dential care a person can ever expect. They are caring, concerned and ready to…
Always professional, friendly and they all make you feel very comfortable
Stacy is amazing and I love the conversations and care I received. Love all the…
Excellent service as an early walk in patient!!!
Professional and caring. Morgan is kind and engaging. Billing was easy even with insurance involvement….
This is by far the best place to go. They are so sweet, very caring,…
Great dentist and staff! Always professional and personable.
First time to see this dentist … entrance to reception area was very warm, welcoming…
I have been a patient of Dr. Brodhagen for many years and have been pleased…
She was excellent. Not one problem. The people up front were great and did a…
I’ve been to three different dental places in the last year and a half trying…
My hygienist Stacey is so friendly and helpful with hints and tips on maintaining good…
Dr Mark Brodhagen is the absolute best dentist ever. Excellent work, very caring and professional….
Very satisfied with my dental treatments, I have recommended both my dentist and the clinic…
Great dental office. They sure know what there doing. Ver friendly.
Great dentists and service. The best. Plus, you get good cycling stories from Mark
Great. First appointment. They explained information well.
Professionals that are efficient, kind, and patient. They listen well and answer all questions. I…
Sylvia is fantastic. I never worry about her being too rough. She’s always professional and…
I have never had a dentist/hygienist explain things to me while cleaning my teeth about…
Morgan was a gem! She is really good at her job.
Good experience Assistant very informative and pleasant. Dr. Mark always pleasant and I feel comfortable…
Friendly but very professional. Excellent care by the hygienist and dentist.
Everyone here is so friendly and knowledgeable. Always great service and painless.
Always have a great experience at Brodhagen/Bay Park Smiles Dental!
Going in with complications from a former dentist, and they had absolutely no problem taking…
Excellent focus on patient. Friendly staff. Know their stuff. Hygienist was excellent, very skilled, and…
Dr mike as i call him is awesome and lisa my hygienist is also
The staff is very welcoming and friendly. They also did a great job explaining every…
They do an amazing job at this place. I was very nervous about having surgery….
My name is amariana Cruz and I’ve never had a better experience with dental in…
Great dentist & staff 👏
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Great atmosphere. Lobbed my hygienist.
Great place, friendly atmosphere.
Very kind and caring. Explains dental options and procedures well.
Stacy does a great job in answering all my questions and making suggestions to improve…
Sylvia was the best!!! Thank you!
My experience was very good. The dental hygienist was very professional and precise. The dentist…
My first visit was a big win. Everyone there was very nice. I’ll definitely be…
At my first visit, I experienced a warm welcome from the front staff. My hygienist,Mckenzey,…
Always friendly and explain what they are doing so nothing is a surprise.
Still have concerns hopefully will be fixed.
The staff is friendly, efficient & on time.
Great dental facility and awesome staff they care about their patients wouldn’t go anywhere else…
Going to the dentist was one of my fears As a child. At Bay Park…
Nothing but great things to say. Always treated well with excellent and professional care given.
She is wonderful person caring about her patients. And explain everything has she goes .
Lisa, my hygienist, is the best! Professional with an amazing personality. Lisa helps so much…
Dr. Mark and his team are amazing! He is incredibly caring and good. Our whole…
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Always a plus at a dental visit
Sylvia is my dental hygienist and she does a great job! She is very gentle…
I would recommend my family & friends to go here! Very friendly staff and they…
Excellent care no issues. Everyone there is friendly and very competent.
Very thorough . I feel good about my cleanings.
Stacey had me smiling all bright and shiny
The hygienist took her time with me. Made sure I was comfortable with everything she…
Sylvia was very kind and thoughtful. She handled her profession duties with care and explanation…
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. explained things in an understanding manner.
Excellent dental clinic, punctual and excellent care
Morgan, the hygienist, was very professional snd courteous. A painless experience. Would highly recommend her.
My daughter smiles 😁 is back with a confidence. She broke her front tooth while…
Love Brodhagen Dental. They are the best. They go out of their way for you….
Everyone is so very friendly and helpful. The Dentist are very informational, experienced and caring.
It’s a really nice clean. They have really nice people there.
Employees very respectful and polite during complete procedure. Had good conversations throughout procedure. Very good…
Prepping for implant so it is always a bit unnerving but I was talked through…
Always very friendly! Enjoyed my cleaning with Morgan and was very fortunate to meet the…
Nobody looks forward to seeing the dentist, but Bay Park Smiles has been wonderful and…
Very friendly and professional. There was no trying to find something wrong that "needs" fixing.
Dr V was fantastic!
Great care was taken for my comfort during my teeth cleaning.
Always a great experience.
Had a cleaning and found the staff to be super friendly and efficient. Great experience!
On time, very efficient. Never had a bad visit.
I had excellent, pain free care at Dr Brodhagen's office, trust him completely. The hygienist…
Sylvia was very respectful and treated me well.
Wonderful staff, so grateful to be back!
I’ve been with Dr Brodhagen for about 30 years. You’ll never find a finer dentist…
5–10 years on average, with many lasting longer. Depends on filling size, bite forces, and oral hygiene. We check filling integrity at every recall visit.
For moderate-sized fillings, yes — modern composites are very strong. For very large restorations with high bite forces, an inlay, onlay, or crown may be more appropriate than composite.
If your amalgam fillings are intact and functioning well, there is no urgent clinical reason to replace them. If they are old, cracking, leaking, or you prefer tooth-colored restorations, replacement with composite is a reasonable choice. We evaluate each one individually.
The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia before any preparation begins — you should feel pressure but no pain. Some sensitivity for 1–3 days afterward is normal and resolves on its own.
Most plans cover composite fillings for front teeth at 100% and back teeth at the amalgam rate. Many plans now cover composite for all teeth. We verify your benefits before your appointment.