General Dentistry
Fillings
If a tooth is decayed, cracked or chipped, a filling repairs it. We use tooth-coloured (composite) fillings that are matched to the shade of your teeth.
How a filling is done
- We numb the area so you're comfortable
- Remove the decay and clean the tooth
- Apply a bonding layer, then the tooth-coloured filling
- Shape it to your bite and set it hard with a curing light
Tooth-coloured fillings
Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth and are shaded to blend in with your natural teeth. How long a filling lasts depends on its size, where it is in the mouth, and how you look after your teeth.
Most fillings are done in a single visit.
Common questions
Will my tooth be sensitive afterwards?
Some people notice mild sensitivity to hot or cold for a few days. If it doesn't settle, let us know.
Do you replace old silver (amalgam) fillings?
If an old filling is broken, leaking or has decay underneath, we can replace it. We'll check it first and talk you through whether it needs replacing.
Related treatments
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