Discreet, tooth-coloured repairs.
Dental fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth, restoring their strength, function and natural appearance. We offer tooth-coloured options that blend naturally with your smile.
What are they?
Fillings are restorative materials for teeth affected by decay. They rebuild the tooth's shape and structural integrity, enabling proper function and a natural appearance.
Your dentist removes the decayed or damaged part of the tooth, cleans the area thoroughly, and applies the filling material to seal and restore the tooth with a smooth finish.
The benefits
- Protects the tooth from further decay
- Stops discomfort caused by cavities
- Restores both strength and appearance
- Usually completed in a single visit
Two options, explained honestly.
Composite (white) fillings
Tooth-coloured resin that blends naturally with your teeth, ideal for visible areas. Bonds effectively to the tooth and suits minimally invasive repairs.
Amalgam (silver) fillings
Exceptionally durable with decades of proven use, particularly for back teeth that need strength. More noticeable, so less common in modern cosmetic dentistry.
Common questions.
Will a filling hurt?
The area is numbed first, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment.
How long do fillings last?
Well-cared-for fillings typically last 7 to 10 years or more, depending on the material and where they are in the mouth.
Can old silver fillings be replaced with white ones?
Yes, in most cases. We'll assess the tooth and advise whether a composite replacement is suitable.
Notice a niggle?
Book an examination and we'll catch it before it becomes anything bigger.