Dental Fillings
Repair decay invisibly. Tooth-coloured composite fillings restore your tooth's strength and shape while blending seamlessly with your smile.
Overview
About Dental Fillings
Fillings repair teeth damaged by decay or minor chips and cracks. We use modern tooth-coloured composite resin, which bonds directly to the tooth and is precisely shade-matched — so your repair is virtually invisible, with no dark metal showing.
Treating decay early with a simple filling stops it spreading and helps you avoid more involved treatment like root canals or crowns later. Composite is mercury-free, conserves more of your natural tooth than older amalgam, and is set hard and ready to use the same day.
Benefits
How it helps
Natural, tooth-coloured result that's virtually invisible
Mercury-free and bonds directly to the tooth
Conserves more healthy tooth than metal fillings
Stops decay before it needs bigger treatment
Strong, durable and ready to use straight away
What to expect
How it works
We'll explain everything at each stage, so you always know what's happening and feel comfortable throughout.
- Step 01
Numbing the area
We numb the tooth with local anaesthetic before we start.
- Step 02
Removing decay
The decayed portion is carefully cleaned away, preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.
- Step 03
Placing the filling
Tooth-coloured composite is layered, shaped and hardened with a curing light.
- Step 04
Polishing the bite
We refine the shape, check your bite and polish for a smooth, natural finish.
Is it right for you?
Fillings are right for teeth with small to moderate decay, chips or wear. If a tooth is very heavily damaged, we may recommend an inlay, onlay or crown for greater strength.
Recovery & aftercare
You can eat once the numbness wears off. Mild sensitivity to hot or cold for a few days is normal. Keep up brushing, flossing and check-ups to protect your teeth from new decay.
FAQs
Questions about Dental Fillings
Yes. Many patients choose to replace old amalgam fillings with tooth-coloured composite for a more natural look. We'll advise if and when replacement is worthwhile.
With good care, composite fillings typically last many years. Their lifespan depends on the size of the filling and your oral hygiene and habits.
Yes. We shade-match the composite to your natural tooth so the repair blends in seamlessly.
No. The tooth is numbed beforehand, so you shouldn't feel discomfort during the procedure.
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Dental Fillings
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