Fillings

When you attend your routine check-up appointment, our dentists will use a small inspection mirror to inspect the condition of the surface of your teeth, looking for signs of decay or tiny cracks and fissures.

They will let you know as soon as they see anything that might require treatment. If the dentist notices anything that does require a filling, they will inform you of your options. In many cases it may be possible to do the filling in the same appointment, saving you time having not to come back. A filling can prevent a build of bacteria and lead to having to have more extensive treatment if not treated at an early stage.

Composite (or white) fillings are a natural-looking alternative to more obvious amalgam fillings. This is because they are made from tooth-coloured resin; that blends in beautifully with your teeth.

They support the structure of a damaged tooth, helping to prevent further breakage or sensitivity, and can be placed in the front or back teeth. Composite fillings blend in beautifully with your natural teeth, are made with modern materials, less of the natural tooth needs to removed and they can restore worn, broken, chipped or decayed teeth.

There are several types of materials that are used for fillings. You may hear the dentist talk about composite, glass ionomer and compomer – these are different types of white filling. Your dentist will explain what they believe to be the best to use for you, depending on the tooth, the size of the hole that needs to be filled, as well as the surface of the tooth.