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Best Cosmetic Filling Dentists in Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

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

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    Best overall for tooth-colored fillings: Emergency Dental Tuscaloosa, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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55 Tuscaloosa clinics list tooth-colored fillings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 fillings dentists in Tuscaloosa at a glance

Top 10 fillings dentists in Tuscaloosa at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Emergency Dental Tuscaloosa77Yes
2Good Samaritan Clinic73—
3John R Crump DMD73—
4Smile Design Center: Dr. George E Hydrick, DDS73—
5West Alabama Dental73—
6Carlson G N DDS67—
7Diaz Joseph P DDS67—
8Dr. David D. Nelson, DMD67—
9Dr. Russell A. Lamoureux Sr, DMD67—
10Dr. Thomas H. Patton III, DMD67—

The 55 best fillings dentists in Tuscaloosa, 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.

  4. #4 Smile Design Center: Dr. George E Hydrick, DDS

    300 Towncenter Blvd Ste A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

    73/10015% of factors measured

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Design Center: Dr. George E Hydrick, DDSFull profile(205) 750-8008

  21. #21 West Alabama Dental Center: Nelson Thomas R DDS

    149 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Alabama Dental Center: Nelson Thomas R DDSFull profile(205) 345-8859

  22. #22 Aspen Dental

    940 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(205) 535-3205
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Tuscaloosa,AL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday - Friday 6:30am -11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am - 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Riverview Dental Designs

    805 Rice Mine N Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Riverview Dental DesignsFull profile(205) 448-8277
    In their words

    If you've been looking for a dental office that listens, truly cares, and treats you with respect, you've found your new dental home! The team at Riverview Dental Designs makes dentistry not only gentle, but enjoyable! We are a family-friendly, general, restorative and cosmetic dental practice and we are here to help patients just like you find the healthy, strong, and yes - beautiful - smile they deserve.

    From Riverview Dental Designs's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dental Works

    1402 Veterans Memorial Pkwy B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental WorksFull profile(205) 556-6511

  25. #25 Dr Jack Smalley

    1100 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Jack SmalleyFull profile(205) 752-3506

All 55 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #55, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dr. Rodney M. Marshall, DMD37
27Johnson & Marshall Dentistry37
28Mark Tickle DMD Family & Implant Dentistry37
29Tuscaloosa Pediatric Dentistry37
30Wright & Smith Dentistry37
31Capstone Dental Care37
32Vandervoort Family Dentistry - Will Vandervoort, DMD & Jordan Smith, DMD37
33Christopher T. Taylor, DMD37
34The Smile Design Center37
35Children and Teen Dental of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (Mcfarland Blvd.)37
36Dental Care South37
37Lakeside Dental37
38Northbank Family Dental37
39Rhodes & Rhodes Family Dentistry37
40University General Dentistry37
41Whitaker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
42Tuscaloosa General Dentistry37
43North River Dental Associates37
44West Alabama Dental Center37
45Tuscaloosa Family Dental37
46Camellia Dental Care37
47Southern Smiles Dental Center37
48Advantage Dental+ | Tuscaloosa33
49Theodore R Hendrix Dental Center33
50Davis Dental33
51Dr. William D. Roe, DMD33
52Valentin A. Ferro, DMD33
53Will Wagner, DMD33
54David A. Scott, DMD33
55Dr. John T. Carlson Jr, 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 Tuscaloosa?

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

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Tuscaloosa?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Composite filling, one surface$140–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—
Composite filling, multiple surfaces$230–$410DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—
Porcelain inlay or onlay$600–$1,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—

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

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 Tuscaloosa fillings dentists

We scored 55 Tuscaloosa clinics offering tooth-coloured fillings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: frequently asked questions

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

Emergency Dental Tuscaloosa ranks #1 of 55 Tuscaloosa clinics offering tooth-colored fillings by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Good Samaritan Clinic ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Tooth-colored fillings in Tuscaloosa typically costs $276–$552 USD. By type: composite filling, one surface $140–$280; composite filling, multiple surfaces $230–$410; porcelain inlay or onlay $600–$1,350. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Tuscaloosa tooth-colored fillings dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 55 Tuscaloosa clinics offering tooth-colored fillings lists Saturday hours, including Emergency Dental Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa?

55 Tuscaloosa clinics list tooth-colored fillings in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Tuscaloosa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 58 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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