Tooth-Coloured Fillings in Tamworth
Repair decay with fillings matched to your natural teeth
Oasis Smiles Dental repairs cavities with tooth-coloured composite fillings at our practice at Northgate Shopping Centre, North Tamworth. Most fillings are done in one appointment, and we explain the cost before we start.
A cavity often starts with a twinge when you drink something cold or bite on something sweet. Tooth decay doesn't heal by itself. Left alone, it spreads deeper towards the nerve, and a small filling can turn into root canal treatment or an extraction. Finding and filling decay early, often at a routine check-up, keeps treatment simpler.
The Filling Process
- Numbing. We numb the area with local anaesthetic.
- Removing decay. The decayed part of the tooth is removed, keeping as much healthy tooth as possible.
- Bonding and layering. A bonding agent is applied, then the composite resin is built up in layers, each set hard with a curing light. Dr Daniel Raditaolana chooses a shade to match your tooth.
- Shaping and polishing. The filling is shaped to your bite and polished smooth.
For larger areas of damage, an inlay or onlay or a dental crown may protect the tooth better, and our CEREC system can make these in a single visit in many cases.
Aftercare
Wait until the numbness wears off, usually within a few hours, before eating so you don't bite your cheek or tongue. Some sensitivity to hot or cold for a few days is common and usually settles within a week. If your bite feels high or the tooth stays sore, call us so we can adjust it. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and keep up your regular check-ups so we can monitor your fillings and catch any new decay early.
Benefits of Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Matched to your tooth colour
The composite shade is chosen to blend in with your natural tooth.
Keeps more of your tooth
Bonded fillings usually need less healthy tooth removed than traditional amalgam fillings.
Done in one visit
Most fillings are placed and set in a single appointment.
Seals the cavity
Sealing the tooth protects the sensitive inner layers and helps stop decay spreading.
Who Needs a Filling?
Often a good fit if you:
- Have a cavity found at a check-up or on an X-ray
- Feel a twinge with cold, hot or sweet foods
- Have a small chip or crack in a tooth
- Have an old filling that is worn, cracked or leaking
Another option may suit you better if:
- The cavity is very large or the tooth is cracked: an inlay, onlay or crown may suit
- The decay has reached the nerve: root canal treatment may be needed first
Don't Let a Cavity Get Bigger
If you have tooth pain or think you may have a cavity, book in soon. Treating decay early keeps it simpler.
Fillings: Frequently Asked Questions
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