Dental Fillings
Is your tooth decayed, chipped or feeling sensitive?
Composite and Ceramic Fillings
Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Imperfect Teeth?
Is your tooth chipped or affected by decay?
A filling may be the solution you need to restore your tooth back to it’s original shape and function.
There are a number of different types of fillings, Composite fillings, Amalgam (silver) fillings, Gold fillings or Ceramic fillings.
What is a filling?
A filling is a treatment to repair a tooth that has suffered decay or damage. The treatment involves a dentist removing decay from the tooth then filling the space with a strong composite material.
Typically composite fillings are the most commonly used as they provide a natural look, feel and are easily malleable to suit your tooth.
- Restore Tooth Shape
- Restore Function
- Eliminate Sensitivity
- Durable
- Preventative to Eliminate Decay
- Colour Matched to Your Tooth
Stay ahead of dental issues before they become bigger problems. Book in with our team for a consultation and x-ray if you experience any signs of decay or a cavity. Book now at Incredible Smiles, five convenient locations: Angle Vale, Hillcrest, Munno Para, Seaford Meadows and Woodville.
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Which type is right for you?
To find out which type of filling is right for you, visit the Incredible Smiles team for a consultation and assessment, our team will be able to advise which filling type is most suitable to you.
Our team will work with you on a restorative treatment plan to ensure the longevity of your oral health. Typically, direct composite fillings are used for smaller cavities, whilst indirect ceramic fillings are used for larger cavities and replace structure of the tooth.
What's a Fissure seal?
A Fissure seal is a dental sealant used to fill in deep grooves and pits in the tooth.
Natural grooves in teeth can be too deep for a toothbrush to reach or get into, this can result in plaque and bacteria building up on your tooth. If a build up of plague and bacteria occurs, this can cause decay and damage the tooth.
Therefore, by applying a Fissure seal to fill in grooves and pits, decays can be avoided with the sealant acting as a protective barrier.
- Prevent tooth decay
- Protects hard to clean areas
- Non-invasive treatment
- Supports oral health
- Long lasting protection
What to expect when getting a dental crown or ceramic filling
Incredible Smiles Locations
Where's Your Nearest Incredible Smiles?
Have a tooth that’s feeling sensitive? Book in for a filling today at one of Incredible Smiles’ modern dental clinics across Adelaide.
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FAQs
Most dental fillings take 20-40 minutes to complete, however, the exact time depends on the size and location of the cavity. The greater the size, depth and complexity of the filling, the longer the time required to complete the filling.
The dentist may carefully numb the area to start with, then our dentist will remove any decay and clean the area, following that, the dentist places a strong composite resin material and molds to the shape of your tooth. Our team takes their time to ensure a natural feel and appearance.
Here’s why getting a filling is important:
- Stops decay from spreading
- Restores your tooth’s strength and function
- Prevents future pain of infection
- Relieves sensitive
- Protects the natural tooth structure
There are a few signs that you may need a filling, if you experience any of these, visit the Incredible Smiles team for a check-up.
- Tooth sensitivity, is your tooth feeling sensitive to hot or cold drinks, or sweets? This can indicate early signs of a cavity developing
- Toothache or sharp pain, if you experience ongoing discomfort, this can mean decay is creating a cavity in your tooth
- A visible hole or dark spot, any change in colour, pits or visible damage can be a sign of decay causing a cavity
- Rough or chipped edges, if part of your tooth feels sharp or uneven a filling may be required to restore the tooths shape
- Floss catching, when flossing, does the floss get caught on your tooth? This could indicate a cavity or rough spot that could require a filling
- Sometimes cavities don’t have any symptoms at all, this is why regular check ups at Incredible Smiles are important
X-rays are a critical tool that help dentists identify issues beneath the surface and not visible to the eye. X-rays are important for identifying any decay that is occurring between teeth, abscesses on teeth roots and reviewing the alignment of your jaw.
Fillings can be covered under your general dental allowance and depending on your level of cover, your visit may be gap free or partially refunded. Generally, health funds provide rebates for preventative dental.
Yes. Incredible Smiles is always open to new patients at Angle Vale, Hillcrest, Munno Para, Seaford Meadows and Woodville. Known for relieving dental anxiety from past experiences, the Incredible Smiles dentists are ready work with you on achieving your smile goals.
All Incredible Smiles locations have convenient onsite parking, so whether you’re visiting our Woodville, Hillcrest, Seaford Meadows, Angle Vale or Munno Para local dentists, rest assured you’ll find convenient parking.
