Dental fillings are a simple and effective way to restore teeth damaged by decay. They help repair the tooth, protect it from further damage, and can play an important role in helping you keep the natural tooth for longer.
At Dental Spa Solutions, we use modern tooth-coloured filling materials that blend in naturally with your smile. Unlike older grey amalgam fillings, tooth-coloured fillings are designed to look discreet and restore the tooth in a more natural way.
A dental filling is used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by decay. Once the decayed area has been removed, the tooth is filled to restore its shape and function.
Fillings are often used when decay has caused a small hole in the tooth, but they can also be part of the treatment for teeth that need strengthening after decay has been removed.
A filling may be recommended if a tooth has:
Treating decay early can help prevent the problem from getting worse and reduce the chance of needing more complex treatment later on.
We use tooth-coloured materials that are chosen to match the surrounding tooth as closely as possible. These fillings are carefully layered and shaped so they look natural and fit comfortably when you bite and chew.
Treatment usually involves removing the decayed part of the tooth and then placing the filling material into the cleaned area.
The main stages are:
Assessment
We check the tooth and confirm that a filling is the right treatment.
Removing the decay
The damaged area is gently cleaned away.
Placing the filling
The filling material is added and built up carefully.
Shaping and finishing
The filling is shaped so it feels comfortable and looks as natural as possible.
In many cases, treatment can be completed in a single appointment.
We aim to make treatment as comfortable as possible and will talk you through everything before we begin. After your filling, the tooth may feel a little different at first, but this usually settles quickly.
If you have any concerns after treatment, or if the tooth does not feel quite right when biting, we can review it for you.
If you think you may need a filling, or would like advice about a damaged or decayed tooth, please get in touch with Dental Spa Solutions. We are here to help and can talk you through the best next steps.
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