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Tooth decay leads to the development of holes and fractures in teeth, creating sensitivity and pain. Our cosmetic filling treatments remove decay from teeth and provide a stable, natural-looking tooth restoration to help create a complete smile.
A tooth restoration or filling is a type of tooth material replacement used to seal and fill holes in teeth and rebuild parts of a tooth when lost through decay or broken away. Fillings can also be used to treat minor tooth fractures, preventing them from worsening overtime and damaging the tooth. Modern cosmetic fillings use tooth-coloured composite resins for an immediate, durable and seamless solution.
Fixing minor damage to your teeth with a filling can help restore their strength and prevent the holes or fractures from getting worse. If you have old fillings that are made of metal, look silver or black and contain mercury, nowadays it is recommended to replace them with a modern cosmetic upgrade.
Fillings are best suited to treating small to medium-sized holes or cracks, but you may not always be able to see these. Other common signs you need a filling include jaw throbbing, sharp tooth pains, and sensitivity to pressure or hot and cold temperatures. Another indicator is when one or more teeth become suddenly sharp or have jagged edges, which suggests that the tooth is decaying or broken.
Unfortunately, you may still have a tooth that needs a filling even if you don’t experience any symptoms. The only way to be certain that you don’t need a filling is to have your teeth checked on a regular basis by a competent dentist and have regular x-rays (bitewing radiographs).
We start with a careful assessment of your teeth, jaws and gums to assess whether a filling will adequately restore the tooth, or whether a more extensive treatment is required. If a filling is recommended, we place a rubber dam around the tooth and those adjacent to it, to help create a moisture-free environment and prevent any toxic substances from being inhaled or ingested.
Prior to any treatment commencing, we painlessly apply a local anaesthetic to numb the area. The decay and damaged part of the tooth is prepared and a strong dental adhesive is applied to the cavity surface, followed by the placement of the filling material, which is hardened by a special type of UV curing light, though some are left to harden and solidify by themselves without the need for the light. The dentist will decide what is best for your circumstances.
Once the material has hardened, the restoration is shaped to look like and blend in with the tooth and then polished to create a seamless and natural appearance.
Using modern techniques and materials, our tooth fillings are a functional and effective restoration for tooth decay and other minor dental tooth issues. We welcome all new patients from across Melbourne and interstate looking for the highest standard of care. Book in an obligation-free consultation today to find out how we can help you begin your smile transformation.
As CDIC’s leading Dental Surgeon, Dr Hillel New has been providing exceptional dental care for over 34 years, building a reputation for providing quality, pain-free treatments in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr New’s expertise sees him regularly called on to identify and troubleshoot problems many people experience with their dental treatments.
His treatment philosophy centres around a commitment to evidence-based dentistry, and he believes in effective communication as the key to treatment success and long-term relationships with his patients.
With over three decades of experience, Dr New has seen it all and is passionate about coming up with the perfect solution for every patient. Here are just a few of the happy smiles he’s helped create.
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The cost of a filling will depend on the severity of tooth decay and how much filling material is required. Our tooth-coloured fillings begin at $250 per tooth, and we will provide you with a comprehensive quote before beginning any treatment.
Yes you can, but we recommend that you wait around 1 to 2 hours after the treatment to eat. It’s best to start first with eating soft foods that don’t require excess chewing as the filling may still be soft or your cheek and lips still numb.
Most fillings take around 30 minutes to complete, but many variables do come into play. It is not always possible to pre-determine the exact nature and extent of the decay in a tooth and it is common that a tooth requiring what is thought to be a simple filling may end up either being lost or requiring comprehensive treatments to save and restore.
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