Dental Fillings

As well as providing an effective repair for tooth decay or damage, composite (or white) fillings are also 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.

Treatment

• The area to be treated is numbed with a local anaesthetic and the decayed part of the tooth removed.
• A gel is applied to the tooth, creating tiny holes to allow the composite material to bond effectively.
• The acidic gel is washed away and the tooth dried.
• A priming agent is applied so the composite filling will form a strong bond.
• The colour matched shade of composite is then applied in layers and moulded to match the shape of the tooth.
• The resin is hardened with a special bright light and it is then polished to look like a natural part of the tooth.

Pink fillings

We can also cover receding gum area and sensitive tooth necks with pink, gum coloured filling materials to restore the “long in the tooth” appearance.

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