Dental Fillings
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Restore the health of your teeth with cavity fillings from Redlands Gentle Dental.
- Fillings can be matched to the shade and colour of your natural teeth
- Restore both look and function to your teeth
- Treatment can be completed in a single visit
- Durable and with good after care can last many years
White (composite) fillings are the most basic and commonly used restorative dental treatment
Previously, amalgam or silver fillings would be used to treat patients with cavities. Today, white or composite fillings are used for two main reasons, the cosmetic appearance and also the fact that they require less healthy tooth structure to be removed.
The primary issue with amalgam fillings is that they require healthy tooth structure to be drilled away and the filling does not completely fill the patient’s cavity. This allows for further decay to develop. Composite fillings fully seal off the cavity, meaning there is no space for decay to form underneath the filling. This does not however make your tooth impartial to decay; you will still need to take good care of your oral health.
For the majority of the time your dentist we will be able to assess if you have a cavity during your general consultation, the need for a filling can often be characterised by the following symptoms.
Symptoms of tooth decay
- Bleeding gums
- Pain when chewing
- Toothaches
- Throbbing sensation in the gums
- Sensitivity
If you suffer from these symptoms, even mildly, you should look to book an appointment with Redlands Gentle Dental Care. Treating the problem as early as possible can be the difference between a simple filling and a root canal.
White composite fillings are matched with the shade of your current natural teeth and require no healthy tooth structure to be removed.
Dental fillings treatment
Aftercare
$199 New Patient Check & Clean, guaranteed.
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$199
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