Tooth Fillings
Tooth Fillings Leichhardt
Dental decay, if ignored, can cause severe damage to teeth. Tooth fillings are one way to address them.
Once the tooth decay is diagnosed, the decayed portion of the tooth is removed.
The decayed tooth portion that was removed is replaced with a tooth filling material to maintain the tooth’s structural integrity.
If we detect a tooth decay that needs to be treated, we can discuss all the available options and see if tooth fillings may work for you.
Tooth Fillings Leichhardt
Tooth decay, if ignored, can cause severe damage to teeth. Tooth fillings are one way to address them.
Once the tooth decay is diagnosed, the decayed portion of the tooth is removed.
The decayed tooth portion that was removed is replaced with a tooth filling material to maintain the tooth’s structural integrity.
If we detect a tooth decay that needs to be treated, we can discuss all the available options and see if tooth fillings may work for you.
Advantages of Tooth Fillings
The advantages of tooth fillings include:
- They can be placed in just one appointment.
- They bond with the natural teeth, which allows the tooth preparation to be more conservative compared to silver amalgam material.
- Can be colour-matched to the natural tooth as to copy the look and shade of natural teeth.
The Tooth Filling Procedure
Before any filling procedure, your Leichhardt dentist will discuss with you the options to find out which type of filling would best suit you and how to plan for them.
At your dental visit, local anaesthesia will be administered in the area to numb the tooth and surrounding structures.
The decayed parts will then be removed. Once the healthy tooth structure remains, the cavity is cleaned and dried before filling material is placed. Your Leichhardt dentist will shape and cure the filling material to harden it before checking your bite and ensuring comfort.
Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventive care is key! We recommend these preventive tips:
- Brush at least twice a day, ensuring you are spending 2 minutes cleaning all surfaces of your teeth well.
- Floss once daily to remove plaque from between the teeth.
- Regular professional oral care. Frequency of visits is determined on an individual case basis.
- Avoid sugary foods and beverages that increase your risk of developing cavities.
- Use fluoride- or xylitol-containing toothpaste.
- Visit your Leichhardt dentist twice a year.
Tooth Fillings in Leichhardt
Don’t let minor decay lead to damage to your whole smile. Treat decay right with our high-quality tooth fillings for additional protection and restoration of your teeth.
Whatever the situation is, the best way to find out whether tooth fillings are right for you is to schedule a dental check-up.
Request an appointment with your dentist in Leichhardt today.
Call us on (02) 9171 0840 or request your appointment online.
We are located at Shop 48, Leichhardt Marketplace Shopping Centre, 122-138 Flood Street in Leichhardt.