Composite Fillings

A filling is a restorative treatment that we use to fill a hole, gap, or cavity in a tooth.

The most common cause of needing a filling is tooth decay, which is what causes cavities to appear. Other causes include general wear and tear or an accident or injury to the face and tooth in question.

In most cases, when a patient needs a filling, we’ll be able to diagnose it at a regularly scheduled dental check-up. In such situations, thanks to your frequent check-ups and our preventive care, we’ll be able to provide you with the treatment needed before you even experience any symptoms or side effects.

However, there are times when patients experience symptoms such as increased sensitivity or pain when you’re chewing and biting down. If this is the case, then it could be possible you need a filling, in which case you should contact us as soon as possible.

These modern fillings are made from a composite resin material that is bonded to the tooth.

No, these fillings are tooth-coloured and can fit in seamlessly with the rest of your mouth – your friends and family won’t even know you’ve had this treatment!

Most composite fillings can be placed in just one appointment, and we’ll apply a local anaesthetic at the beginning of the appointment, so you’ll be pain-free throughout. Our team will then remove the decayed parts of the tooth and perform a thorough cleaning of the area before applying a special gel to the tooth.

This gel acts as an adhesive for the filling material, which the team will carefully sculpt into shape so that it matches the rest of the natural teeth and fits right in. We’ll then cure it with a special light to ensure it hardens into place correctly.

• Aesthetically pleasing.
• Bonded into place.
• No mercury.
• Strengthens and protects the natural tooth.
• No risk of damaging the natural tooth.