When your tooth shows signs of decay, your Upton Dental & Implant Clinic dentist can help to stop it before any further damage is caused. Fillings are applied to small and developing cavities to restore your tooth back to its normal shape and prevent any further decay.
At Upton Dental & Implant Clinic we believe in offering our patients a full range of appropriate treatments, so you’re free to make an informed choice to suit your own priorities and budget.
Some people find that they become conscious of their amalgam or ‘silver’ fillings when they smile widely or laugh – one of the reasons why ‘white’ (or more accurately ‘tooth-coloured’) fillings have become so popular. We’ll be happy to provide mercury-free restorations of this kind if that’s what you’re looking for – whether as new treatments or to replace older fillings. Modern materials mean that tooth-coloured filings can now offer the same endurance and performance as the traditional amalgam option.
With a wide selection of shades available, we can ensure a natural look, helping patients who feel self-conscious when laughing or smiling. Equally, we’re pleased to provide basic amalgam fillings if this tried-and-tested solution is what you’re happy with.
Mainly constructed from tiny glass particles and synthetic resin, so-called ‘white’ fillings are a natural-looking alternative to traditional amalgam. For some time, they were considered to be less durable and long-lasting than the traditional variety, but new materials have ensured this need no longer be the case.
How long your white filling will last depends on where in the mouth it is fitted and the strength of your bite. At Upton Dental we’ll take great care to advise you on suitability based on your individual circumstances.
Before we fill any tooth, we’ll take care to make sure that this is the best course of action, looking at any alternatives and looking at the wider picture of your oral health.
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At Upton Dental & Implant Clinic we know that every smile is unique. Regular check ups are advised to complement a good daily oral health routine and to provide a preventative approach to dental issues. Click below to find out more.
If you’re in pain or discomfort, and you need to see a dentist urgently, we can help you. Talk to one of our friendly Upton Dental & Implant Clinic team immediately and we will make sure that you’re seen by one of our dentists as soon as possible.
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