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About Fillings.

Restoring damaged teeth with natural-looking, tooth-coloured fillings that help protect your smile and keep it feeling strong.

A filling is used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by decay, wear or a small fracture. The affected area is carefully removed, before the tooth is restored with a tooth-coloured material designed to match your natural teeth. This helps bring back the tooth’s shape, strength and function, while keeping the final result discreet, comfortable and long-lasting.

FAQ's

Helpful answers to your questions.

A filling is a treatment used to restore a tooth that has been damaged by decay, wear, or minor fractures. The decayed or broken part of the tooth is removed, and the space is filled with a tooth-coloured material to restore its shape, strength, and function.

You may need a filling if:

  • You have a cavity (tooth decay).
  • A part of your tooth is chipped or worn.
  • You want to replace an old filling that is damaged or leaking.

Fillings help protect the tooth and prevent further damage or infection.

  • Stops decay from spreading.
  • Restores the tooth’s shape and function.
  • Helps you chew properly and avoids further damage.

We use tooth-coloured composite materials that are designed to blend in with your natural teeth. These materials bond directly to the tooth and provide a natural-looking result.

  • The area will be numbed with local anaestheticso the procedure is pain-free.
  • After the filling, you may feel numb for a few hours.
  • The filled tooth might be sensitive to temperature or pressurefor a short time after treatment — this usually settles down within a few days to weeks.
  • You can eat and drink once the numbness has worn off, but be careful not to bite your lips or cheeks while still numb.

Although fillings are a safe and common procedure, some risks include:

  • Tooth Sensitivity:The tooth may be sensitive to hot, cold, or pressure for some time. This usually improves, but in rare cases, further treatment may be needed.
  • Discomfort or Bite Issues:If the filling feels “high” when you bite down, it might need a small adjustment.
  • Need for further treatment:In some cases, if the decay is deep or close to the nerve, you may need further treatment (such as a root canal or crown) later on.
  • Filling May Wear or Break:Fillings can wear out or break over time and may need to be replaced in the future.
  • Staining:the edges of the filling may stain over time due to food/drink & smoking. Good oral hygiene & diet can reduce this.

  • Food trapping:due to the shape of the tooth changing, this may result in food sometimes getting stuck more often between the teeth.
  • Filling may come loose:Occasionally, the adhesive holding the filling in place does not adhere properly, resulting in the filling becoming loose or falling out.
  • Prolonged numbness/altered sensation:(Rare) the area may feel numb/strange for longer than expected after the anaesthetic has usually worn off. In extremely rare instances this may be permanent.

Depending on your situation, other options may include:

  • Crowns(for teeth that are too damaged for a filling).
  • No treatment— (unadvised) results in progression of the decay, and this may lead to pain, infection, or tooth loss.

  • Fillings are long-lasting, but not permanent.
  • It’s important to maintain good oral hygieneand attend regular check-ups to keep your teeth and fillings healthy.
  • Your dentist will always try to preserve as much natural tooth as possible.

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