Tooth Fillings at Malvern Family Dental
Restore and Protect Your Smile with Modern Fillings
Cavities and minor tooth damage are common, but they don’t have to compromise the beauty of your smile. At Malvern Family Dental, we provide high-quality, tooth-coloured fillings that restore the structural integrity of your teeth while maintaining a completely natural appearance.
Why Do You Need a Filling?
A dental filling is used to treat a “cavity”—a hole in the tooth caused by decay. By removing the decayed material and filling the space, we stop the spread of bacteria and prevent more serious issues like infections or the need for a root canal.
Signs You Might Need a Filling:
Sensitivity
Pain when consuming hot, cold, or sugary foods and drinks.
Visible Holes
Dark spots or noticeable pits on the surface of your teeth.
Food Trapping
Constantly getting food stuck in a particular spot between teeth.
Roughness
A jagged edge that you can feel with your tongue.
Tooth-Coloured (Composite) Fillings
The days of noticeable silver (amalgam) fillings are largely behind us. We specialize in Composite Resin Fillings, which offer several advantages:
- Natural Aesthetics: We shade-match the resin to your natural tooth colour, making the filling virtually invisible.
- Bonds to the Tooth: Composite resin chemically bonds to the tooth structure, providing extra support.
- Conservation: Composite fillings often require less removal of healthy tooth structure compared to traditional metal fillings.
- Mercury-Free: A safe and modern alternative for health-conscious patients.
The Procedure: Simple and Painless
We pride ourselves on making the filling process as comfortable as possible.
Step 1
Numbing
We apply a local anaesthetic to ensure you don’t feel a thing.
Step 2
Removal of Decay
The dentist gently removes the damaged portion of the tooth.
Step 3
Layering
Step 4
Polishing
Once the filling is set, we shape and polish it to ensure your bite feels natural and smooth.
Prevention is Key
While we are experts at restoring teeth, we prefer to help you avoid cavities altogether! Regular check-ups at Malvern Family Dental allow us to catch “micro-cavities” before they require a filling, often treating them with simple fluoride applications instead.
Don’t Ignore That Ache
Small cavities are easy to fix, but if left untreated, they can lead to significant pain and expensive repairs. If you suspect you have a cavity, our gentle team is ready to help.