Dental fillings are a non-invasive way to treat teeth that have moderate to advanced tooth decay, or even minor fracture. Here at Marsfield Dental Care, Dr Mary Choo and her team of dentists are familiar with the latest technical skills and of a variety of tooth fillings materials, from ceramic to gold. From tooth decay to loss of enamel and tooth sensitivity, a dental filling may be what you need to keep yourself healthy.
Has your dentist diagnosed you with any tooth decay? Are you experiencing pain from a cavity or a broken tooth? Marsfield Dental Care takes care to make the process of relieving your pain as hassle-free and as comfortable as possible. We have placed dental fillings in teeth from all regions of the mouth.
We take pride in our efficiency and clinical effectiveness in removing dental decay from all regions of the mouth and using a variety of dental materials to restore missing tooth structure. Our dental fillings restore function and appearance and will get you out of discomfort as soon as possible.
Dental fillings aren’t as major an operation as you may initially think. In fact, it’s a single visit to the dental clinic that may only clock an hour. Starting with dental x-rays and a consultation, your dentist will numb the teeth and gums, drill out the rotten part of the tooth, and then fill in the resulting hole with a material of your choice.
Many different types of fillings can be done at Marsfield Dental Care. We will advise you honestly on the most suitable tooth filling material for your decayed teeth, and treat your concerns with care. You can rest assured that we will treat you and your family with dignity and respect at each appointment.
Please note that risks and consequences may apply to any treatment. Always seek a second opinion when considering complex treatment. A referral to a specialist may be advisable in certain cases. As the size of dental fillings varies, we can only give accurate quotations after an assessment, so we cannot give accurate quotations over the phone.
The patient wanted to replace an old metal filling with a more aesthetic tooth-coloured one. The end result: The old metal filling was conservatively removed and replaced with a composite resin filling. To determine if any treatment is suitable for you, please seek a consultation first.
If you’re looking for a dentist in Sydney who takes genuine care in their work and the well-being of his or her patients, call today and let Dr Choo, Dr Ip and their friendly staff look after you, your family and those pearly whites!
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Marsfield Dental Care provides composite resin fillings, also called white fillings, along with ceramic and gold restorations, and can replace older metal fillings.
Composite is bonded directly to the tooth in a single appointment, is matched to your tooth shade, and generally requires less removal of healthy tooth structure than older materials.
Ceramic and gold restorations are made outside the mouth and cemented in, and are typically used for larger cavities where a direct filling would be under too much load.
Which material suits a tooth depends on the size and position of the cavity, how much natural tooth remains, your bite, and appearance.
Your dentist will explain the options for dental fillings in Sydney that suit your tooth.
A straightforward filling is usually completed in a single appointment of about an hour, sometimes less.
That includes examination and X-rays if needed, numbing the area, removing the decay, and placing and shaping the filling.
Larger cavities, several fillings at one visit, or teeth in difficult positions take longer.
Where the decay is deep and close to the nerve, your dentist may place a lining or a temporary dressing and review the tooth before completing it, which adds a visit.
If a cavity is too large for a filling to hold reliably, a crown or a ceramic restoration may be recommended instead, which involves two appointments.
Composite fillings commonly last several years, and often considerably longer, but no filling is permanent.
Lifespan depends on the size of the filling, where it sits in the mouth, your bite, whether you grind your teeth, your diet and your oral hygiene.
Large fillings in back teeth take heavy load and wear faster than small ones in front teeth.
Fillings can chip, wear at the edges, or develop decay where the filling meets the tooth, which is why check-ups include examining existing restorations.
Replacing a filling removes a little more tooth each time, so keeping the original filling healthy through good hygiene and regular reviews is worthwhile.
Not automatically.
Australian health authorities consider existing amalgam fillings appropriate to leave in place, and removing a sound filling means removing more healthy tooth structure and can create unnecessary sensitivity.
Replacement is recommended when there is a clinical reason: the filling is cracked, leaking, worn, has decay underneath, or the tooth has fractured around it.
Some patients choose to replace amalgam for appearance, which is a reasonable personal decision made with an understanding of the trade-off.
If you are pregnant, or have a known allergy or particular sensitivity, discuss this with your dentist.
For dental fillings in Sydney, an examination and X-rays show whether existing fillings need attention.
Because filling sizes vary so much, we provide a quotation after an assessment rather than over the phone.
The cost depends on the number of surfaces involved, the material used, and the tooth’s position.
Your dentist will explain what each tooth needs and what it costs before starting, and if several teeth need treatment, work can usually be staged so it is manageable.
Bring your health fund details and we can give you the item numbers to check your rebate.
Treating a small cavity early is generally simpler than treating the same tooth once it needs a crown or root canal, which is the main argument for regular check-ups.
