Tooth-coloured fillings

Repair decay, chips and worn edges with fillings matched to the colour of your tooth.

Typical time: 1 visit

The process

What happens

When decay or a small break is caught early, a filling restores the tooth’s shape and strength. We use tooth-coloured composite, so the repair blends in with the rest of your smile.

  1. 01

    Numbing

    A local anaesthetic numbs the tooth so you stay comfortable.

  2. 02

    Cleaning out

    The decayed or damaged part of the tooth is gently removed.

  3. 03

    Building up

    Composite is applied in layers, shaped, and hardened with a blue light.

  4. 04

    Checking your bite

    We polish the filling and make sure your teeth meet comfortably.

Questions

Common Questions

Do my old silver fillings need replacing?

Not necessarily. If an old filling is intact, it can usually stay. We recommend replacing one only if it’s cracked, leaking or has decay underneath.

Will people be able to see the filling?

Composite is matched to the shade of your tooth, so most fillings are hard to spot.

TreatmentCategoryTypical time
Root canal treatmentRepair1–2 visits
Crowns and bridgesReplacement2 visits
Check-ups and cleaningPrevention30–45 min

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