Tooth Fillings

Fillings

Fillings are a way of restoring teeth that have small holes (cavities), cracks or other types of damage. This can include chipped teeth, and teeth that have decayed or suffered physical trauma. The dentist will, if necessary, clean the decay, and then fill in the damaged area using specialist materials. The end result should be a tooth that is both highly functional and cosmetically pleasing.

TEETH WITH CAVITIES OFTEN REQUIRE FILLINGS

SAME TEETH WITH COSMETIC WHITE FILLINGS

Why choose white fillings over silver fillings?

At 92 Dental our aim is to carry out treatments that are not only aesthetic, but that also provide the best long-term health outcomes for your teeth. For these reasons we use white resin bonded composite fillings, as opposed to any other materials.

Who needs a filling?

A cosmetic white filling would be a suitable treatment for someone who has a small cavity, crack or chip in their tooth. Often these cracks or cavities cannot be seen unless the teeth are examined, however they can get bigger and cause a serious problem if they are left untreated. This is why it is very important to have a dental check-up at least once every 12 months.

A filling is the best course of treatment if the damage to the tooth is too small to warrant more complex treatment such as a root canal or crown. Symptoms of having a small crack or cavity include pain to the specific tooth when biting down, sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods, and food getting stuck in a tooth.

Please bear in mind that these symptoms may be indicative of other problems. It is therefore worth seeing your dentist as soon as these problems flare up.

GRINDING YOUR TEETH CAN LEAD TO CHIPS

THE SAME TOOTH IS NOW RESTORED WITH A FILLING

What happens when I have a filling at 92 Dental?

All treatments at 92 Dental begin with a consultation where the dentist examines your teeth and determines what your optimum treatment is. Should the best course of action be a filling, then this only takes one visit following that initial consultation.
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