Dental Fillings in Mount Waverley

Is It Time to Consider White Fillings?

Dental fillings, or white fillings, are made with composite resin, a mixture of acrylic resin and fine glass particles that produce a tooth-coloured filling, giving you a more natural look. Also known as composite resins, white fillings provide excellent durability and resistance to fracture.

Why White Fillings Are Necessary

Nobody plans to have fillings, but from time to time, teeth suffer decay or break unexpectedly, making composite white fillings necessary. You may discover a filling is needed when you experience tooth sensitivity while brushing, eating, or drinking hot or cold foods. This can be confirmed by your dentist or oral hygiene therapist during your appointment.

We strongly recommend all patients visit us as soon as they become aware of any signs like these to avoid small issues developing into larger problems. Delaying investigation and necessary treatment is rarely ideal. Fillings can prevent further decay and damage from developing and relieve the pain associated with decay. If left too long and a white filling is no longer sufficient to treat tooth decay or damage, root canal treatment may be necessary.

What About Metal Fillings?

Another consideration for white fillings is if you still have original metal fillings. If you are looking for a more aesthetic option, you can discuss the replacement of metal fillings with composite resin. Apart from being visually more appealing and good for smile confidence, replacing metal fillings will also help strengthen teeth.

Our Approach to White Fillings

With a focus on bringing our patients only the very best, the team at Dickson Street Dental uses the highest quality materials for white fillings. Our material selection is based on:

Natural Appearance: How well the material blends with other teeth to resemble natural tooth colour.
Strength: The strength provided to the tooth structure to reduce the potential for breakage and temperature variation.

These are important factors as our intention is for the white filling to restore the tooth’s form, function, and strength. We aim to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible, for as long as possible. While a composite resin or white filling is a larger investment than metal fillings, it can last up to ten years and boost your confidence.

Book Your Appointment

If you suspect that decay could be affecting your teeth and require white fillings, make a call today. Our team is understanding and will support you in restoring your teeth and smile.
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