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Best Cosmetic Filling Dentists in Novato, CA (2026)

49 clinics offering tooth-colored fillings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for tooth-colored fillings: Dentistry By Design of Marin, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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49 Novato clinics list tooth-colored fillings and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 fillings dentists in Novato at a glance

Top 10 fillings dentists in Novato at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dentistry By Design of Marin73
2Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S73
3Andriy Kulyk67
4Bongiovanni Carol T DDS67
5Brian Hollander, D.D.S, M.S.67
6Comprehensive Dentistry For67
7DentalNatale67
8Dr. McKell Perry67
9Dr. Nader M. Vafaie, DMD67
10Dr. Odette M. Quintanilla, DDS67

The 49 best fillings dentists in Novato, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  22. #22 Clayton J. Perry, DDS

    7460 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for tooth-colored fillings in Novato: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clayton J. Perry, DDSFull profile(415) 897-3914

  23. #23 Mahr Elder DDS, MD

    1805 Novato Blvd #1, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for tooth-colored fillings in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mahr Elder DDS, MDFull profile(415) 892-1190
    In their words

    A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mahr Elder, DDS, MD, completed his residency at the University of Detroit/Henry Ford Hospital and offers expertise in facial trauma, TMJ disorders, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and oral pathology. He holds his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific and a Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University. As a part of the Novato Oral Surgery team, Dr. Elder provides his services to the Novato,…

    From Mahr Elder DDS, MD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Neal Patel, DDS

    1701 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for tooth-colored fillings in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Neal Patel, DDSFull profile(415) 897-7777

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Michael L. Rosenthal DDS47Evenings
27Jennifer I Dole, DDS47Evenings
28Vintage Oaks Dental Group47Evenings
29Marin Community Clinics43Evenings
30Dr. Eric Tyler43Evenings
31EZ Smile Family Dental Group - Novato37
32Jessica Dehnert DDS37
33Steven McConnell DDS37
34Novato Pediatric Dentistry37
35Novato Oral Surgery & Implantology37
36Novato Smiles Dentistry37
37Novato Children's Dentistry37
38Dr. Alan G. Chui, DDS37
39David W. Epstein, DDS, Inc.37
40Mark A. Hansen DDS37
41Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry37
42Thomas J. Poksay, DMD, Inc.37
43Valeria Lawrence, DDS37
44Huffman Leahn J DDS37
45North Bay Modern Dentistry37
46Daryl Dudum DDS-Marin Endodontics-Root Canal Therapy33
47Bales Orthodontics33
48Rist Theodore DDS33
49Menasco Matthew DMD33

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What are tooth-colored fillings?

Cosmetic fillings use tooth-coloured composite resin, or porcelain inlays and onlays, to repair cavities in a way that blends with your teeth. They replace older silver (amalgam) fillings for many patients.

Tooth-colored fillings: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place tooth-coloured fillings. A specialist is rarely needed unless decay reaches the nerve, when a root canal may be required.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Novato?

Typical ranges in USD for Novato, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Novato?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Composite filling, one surface$210–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Composite filling, multiple surfaces$350–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Porcelain inlay or onlay$910–$2,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full tooth-colored fillings cost guide for Novato

What to expect from tooth-colored fillings

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Tooth-colored fillings: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for composite; often 2 visits for porcelain inlays or onlays
Chair timeAbout 20–60 minutes per tooth
RecoveryNone; some sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistWhen decay is deep enough to affect the nerve

How we ranked Novato fillings dentists

We scored 49 Novato clinics offering tooth-coloured fillings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Novato data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Tooth-coloured fillings in Novato: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tooth-colored fillings dentist in Novato?

Dentistry By Design of Marin ranks #1 of 49 Novato clinics offering tooth-colored fillings by DentistsRanked service score. Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Novato, CA?

Tooth-colored fillings in Novato typically costs $420–$840 USD. By type: composite filling, one surface $210–$420; composite filling, multiple surfaces $350–$630; porcelain inlay or onlay $910–$2,100. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are tooth-colored fillings covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental plans cover fillings as basic care, often at 70–80% after the deductible. Some plans pay only the amalgam rate on back teeth. Medicaid covers fillings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does getting a filling hurt?

Fillings are usually done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration but not pain. The injection itself can sting briefly. Teeth may be sensitive to temperature or biting for a few days afterward.

Which Novato tooth-colored fillings dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 49 Novato clinics offering tooth-colored fillings list Saturday hours, including Clayton J. Perry, DDS, Mahr Elder DDS, MD and Paul Schafer, DDS. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer tooth-colored fillings in Novato?

49 Novato clinics list tooth-colored fillings in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Novato

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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