During the procedure, any damaged or decayed portion of the tooth is carefully removed and the area is restored using durable materials such as tooth-coloured composite or silver amalgam. Composite fillings are often preferred for their natural appearance, while amalgam may be recommended for molars because of its long-lasting strength.
Dental fillings offer a simple and reliable solution to restore function and protect your teeth from further damage. However, if a tooth has significant wear or decay, a dental crown may be advised to provide added strength and long-term protection.
Dental fillings repair cavities and damaged areas, allowing your tooth to function normally when chewing and biting.
Fillings seal the affected area, stopping bacteria from spreading and protecting the tooth from additional damage.
Tooth-coloured fillings blend naturally with your teeth, helping maintain a healthy and attractive smile.
Fillings protect exposed areas of the tooth, helping to reduce pain and sensitivity caused by decay or cracks.
At Select Dental Care we offer both amalgam and white fillings. White fillings are becoming more popular and can be the perfect solution if you are self conscious about the appearance of silver amalgam fillings. Your dentist can choose a colour to best match that of your natural teeth. There are some cases where silver amalgam fillings represent the most durable and long-lasting form of filling available. We will discuss your individual case to help you decide what is best for you
Many people who require dental fillings can feel self conscious about the appearance of the filling. In these cases, a white tooth-coloured filling can be the perfect solution as it provides a natural looking solution. They can be made out of various materials including synthetic resin, glass particles and a setting ingredient.
Thanks to recent developments in the materials used to create tooth coloured fillings, they can now be considered comparable when considering how long-lasting the filling will be. The life span of fillings will be dependent upon their position in the mouth and how the patient bites food.
The filling treatment does not cause pain and we can advise and give the patient an anaesthetic to numb the mouth before treatment commences.
Costing of our filling service will be dependent on the time expected to complete the treatment and the amount of filling required. We will provide you with a consultation to describe the works required as well as a written quote.
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