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Best Cosmetic Filling Dentists in South Orange, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for tooth-colored fillings: Advanced Dental Associates, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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5 South Orange clinics list tooth-colored fillings and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 5 fillings dentists in South Orange at a glance

The 5 best fillings dentists in South Orange, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Village Dental Group

    71 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

    57/100

    Ranked #2 for tooth-colored fillings in South Orange: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Celebrating 18 years as a top rated dental practice. Offering Cosmetic, Orthodontic, General & Same Day Emergency Dental Services in a state of the art dental facility! We believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their oral health. We take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options. We feel this will lead to a more trusting doctor/patient relationship and, for many people, relieve the stress they feel about…

    From Village Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 37/100

    Ranked #4 for tooth-colored fillings in South Orange on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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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 South Orange?

Typical ranges in USD for South Orange, NJ. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in South Orange?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Composite filling, one surface$190–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Composite filling, multiple surfaces$330–$590DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Porcelain inlay or onlay$840–$1,950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 South Orange fillings dentists

We scored 5 South Orange 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 South Orange 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 South Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tooth-colored fillings dentist in South Orange?

Advanced Dental Associates ranks #1 of 5 South Orange clinics offering tooth-colored fillings by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Village Dental Group ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in South Orange, NJ?

Tooth-colored fillings in South Orange typically costs $390–$780 USD. By type: composite filling, one surface $190–$390; composite filling, multiple surfaces $330–$590; porcelain inlay or onlay $840–$1,950. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 South Orange tooth-colored fillings dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 5 South Orange clinics offering tooth-colored fillings list Saturday hours, including Advanced Dental Associates, Village Dental Group and Essex Dental Associates. 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 South Orange?

5 South Orange clinics list tooth-colored fillings in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for South Orange

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.