Fillings

However, much care we may take looking after our teeth, dental disease can sometimes impact on their health.

Poor oral hygiene can sometimes lead to cavities –or dental caries – which are holes caused by plaque, a sticky substance that eats away at the tooth, destroying its structure.

If left untreated, it can lead to a tooth abscess (infection) or further destruction of the inside of the tooth (pulp), ending in tooth loss by extraction.

And, one missing tooth left untreated may end up in a mouthful of missing teeth.

If you have a cavity, it’s important to get it repaired as soon as possible.

If you are suffering with toothache, sensitivity, bad breath or unpleasant taste, do book an appointment to see us immediately as these can be signs of dental disease.

Alternatively, you may not always experience any symptoms, so do pay us a visit regularly so we can keep an eye on the health of your smile.

The health of your teeth has a direct effect on your overall wellbeing and we are keen to address any problems early on.

What does a dental filling do?

Dental fillings can prevent the loss of teeth by halting further damage to the tooth structure when some of it is lost to decay, injury or wear.

Dental fillings:

• Prevent a cavity from deepening
• Strengthen the tooth
• Reduce pain or sensitivity.

At ConfiDental, we offer a choice of tooth filling material – durable gold and silver amalgam or tooth-coloured composite resin to blend with teeth to offer a more aesthetically pleasing result.

White fillings offer a more natural-looking solution to decayed or broken down teeth. They are also safe, can conserve more of your natural tooth and strengthen it too.

If you are considering replacing your current amalgam fillings with white fillings, then please speak to us at your next visit.