With white fillings, our team can repair and restore a damaged tooth while enhancing the smile’s natural aesthetic finish.
Fillings are a commonly used treatment when repairing teeth that have been damaged in some way, usually because of decay which then leads to a cavity developing. In the past, most patients have been treated with traditional fillings which have a noticeable silvery finish in the mouth. The advance of dental materials, however, means we’re now able to repair teeth similarly, but with a much more aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking finish.
White fillings are made with a composite resin material which is highly pliable allowing us to expertly shape it. This material can also be shade-matched to the patient’s natural teeth allowing the filling to fit in seamlessly with the rest of the mouth.
We’ll recommend a filling when a tooth experiences damage which in turn has led to a cavity forming in the tooth. Most of the time these cavities occur because of decay, but sometimes they might simply be caused by general tooth wear, or possibly by an injury or accident.
If you are coming in for regular check-ups, then likely, your dentist will diagnose the need for a filling before you experience any symptoms. If, however, you have noticed an increase in sensitivity or even pain when chewing then this could be a sign, you need a filling.
Most fillings can be applied during just one appointment. We’ll first apply an anaesthetic to the area, so you’re comfortable throughout, before removing the decayed and damaged parts of the tooth. We’ll then thoroughly clean the area before applying a gel which is used to adhere the composite filling to the natural tooth. Then, we’ll expertly sculpt this filling material into shape before curing it with a light that helps it to harden into place.
The area that has been filled should be taken care of as your natural teeth are. This means brushing twice a day for two minutes, using interdental cleaning regularly, and coming in for check-ups annually or as requested by your dentist.
Billingham Dental Practice in Stockton-on-Tees, has a professional and warming team to help you feel at ease with each treatment. We are delighted to offer high-quality dental care that is centered on your patient needs, including full NHS and private choices for all patients in Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees.
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