But when there is decay or some damage to the tooth, a filling restores a tooth so that it fits in with your surrounding teeth. At Hampden Dental & Aesthetics Clinic, we recommend white fillings that are both functional and durable with an attractive, natural look.
The need for a filling is usually identified at a routine check-up or you may begin to feel some pain caused by decay in the tooth. A filling can also be used to repair the structure of a tooth or teeth damaged by involuntary grinding of the teeth known as bruxism.
X-rays will be taken if needed. Once the location of the decay is identified, you will be given a simple local anaesthetic to numb the tooth, gum and surrounding area to make sure you are comfortable.
The decay is removed, and the area is shaped so that the filling will stay in place.
Composite fillings or white fillings are made of a natural-looking material which is a mix of resin and glass. They are the filling we recommend at Hampden Dental & Aesthetics Clinic and are popular because they match the colour of your teeth and blend in for an attractive, aesthetic finish. Composite fillings are durable and can be used for front and back fillings.
Amalgam fillings, sometimes known as silver fillings, are made of a mixture of different metals. An option we offer at Hampden Dental & Aesthetics Clinic is to have your metal-coloured fillings replaced with tooth-coloured or white fillings.
Your dentist will be removing any decay from your tooth, taking out the metal or amalgam filling and place a tooth coloured filling in its place, to look like your natural tooth.
Today’s white fillings are made of strong, hardwearing materials that will last and create an attractive, natural-looking smile.
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