General Dentistry
At Dental on King, located in the vibrant heart of Newtown, we specialise in tooth-coloured fillings that not only restore the strength and shape of your teeth but also enhance their natural appearance. Our expert team is dedicated to providing durable, aesthetic, and minimally invasive dental restorations using the latest cosmetic dental technologies.
What Are Tooth-Coloured Fillings?
Tooth-coloured fillings, also known as composite resin fillings, are a modern alternative to traditional silver amalgam fillings. Made from a blend of glass and plastic resin, these white fillings are colour-matched to your natural tooth shade, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking finish. Unlike metal fillings, tooth-coloured fillings are mercury-free, making them a safer and more environmentally friendly option for restoring your teeth.
Choosing tooth-coloured fillings at Dental on King offers numerous advantages:
Aesthetic Advantages
White fillings blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, providing a flawless and discreet restoration.
Customisable shades ensure that the filling matches the exact colour of your natural teeth, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your smile.
Durability and Longevity
Composite resin is highly durable, resistant to wear and tear, and ensures long-lasting results.
Requires less removal of healthy tooth structure compared to amalgam fillings, preserving more of your natural tooth.
Health and Safety
Eliminates concerns associated with mercury exposure found in traditional amalgam fillings.
Safe for patients with metal sensitivities or allergies, offering a gentle and compatible restoration option.
Preventive Benefits
Bonds directly to the tooth, providing additional support and reducing the risk of further tooth decay
Maintains its colour integrity over time without staining from foods and beverages.
During your oral health assessment, our experienced dentists will take x-rays to determine the extent of the tooth damage and assess whether tooth-coloured fillings are the appropriate treatment.
The affected tooth is carefully isolated to ensure a sterile environment. The decayed or damaged area is then removed, preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
The cavity is thoroughly disinfected to eliminate all traces of bacteria, ensuring a clean and healthy restoration.
A bonding agent is applied to the prepared tooth, enhancing the adhesion of the composite resin to the tooth structure.
The composite resin is meticulously layered and shaped to match the natural contours of your tooth, ensuring a seamless fit.
A special curing light hardens the filling, followed by a polishing process to achieve a smooth and natural finish.
Placing a tooth-coloured filling is a routine dental procedure that can typically be completed in a single appointment. We use local anaesthetic to numb your mouth, ensuring a pain-free experience. For patients who feel anxious about dental treatments, we offer various sedation options to enhance comfort.
After the procedure, you can return to your normal activities immediately. We recommend avoiding sugary foods and drinks and maintaining good oral hygiene practices to ensure the longevity of your filling. With proper care, your tooth-coloured filling should last between 5 to 7 years.
At Dental on King, we offer a variety of tooth-coloured filling options to suit your specific dental needs:
- Versatile and Durable: Suitable for both front and back teeth, providing aesthetic flexibility.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: Can be layered to achieve the desired colour and translucency.
- Highly Aesthetic: Mimics the natural shine and translucency of tooth enamel.
- Stain-Resistant: Maintains colour integrity over time, ensuring a long-lasting appearance.
- Strong and Long-Lasting: Offers excellent durability for posterior teeth.
- Biocompatible: Safe for patients with metal sensitivities, providing a gentle restoration.
Tooth-coloured fillings are ideal for individuals seeking a natural and aesthetic solution for tooth decay or damage. They are suitable for:
- Patients with Visible Teeth: Enhances the appearance of front and visible teeth.
- Individuals Preferring Metal-Free Fillings: Offers a mercury-free alternative to traditional fillings.
- Those Seeking Minimally Invasive Treatments: Preserves more of the natural tooth structure, promoting overall oral health.
Maintaining your tooth-coloured fillings is straightforward with proper oral hygiene practices:
- Regular Brushing and Flossing: Keeps your fillings and natural teeth healthy.
- Routine Dental Check-ups: Allows for early detection of any issues with your fillings.
- Avoiding Hard Foods: Prevents potential damage to the fillings, ensuring their longevity.
With Dental on King, you receive personalised care plans to ensure the health and durability of your tooth-coloured fillings.
- Experienced Cosmetic Dentists: Our team specialises in aesthetic dental restorations with years of experience.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: We utilise the latest dental technology to ensure precise and effective treatments.
- Personalised Care Plans: Customized treatment plans tailored to your unique dental needs and aesthetic goals.
- Local Expertise: Proudly serving Newtown, Enmore, Erskineville, and Marrickville with exceptional dental care.
Investing in tooth-coloured fillings at Dental on King offers both aesthetic and functional benefits. Our competitive pricing ensures you receive high-quality dental restorations without compromising your budget. We offer flexible payment options and work with various insurance providers to make your dental care accessible and affordable.
Tooth-coloured fillings are composite resin restorations that match the colour of your natural teeth, providing a discreet and aesthetic solution for dental decay and damage.
Unlike amalgam fillings, tooth-coloured fillings are mercury-free, offer a natural appearance, and require less removal of healthy tooth structure. They also bond directly to the tooth, providing additional support.
Yes, tooth-coloured fillings are highly durable and long-lasting, especially when proper oral hygiene is maintained. They are suitable for both front and back teeth.
The procedure involves a comprehensive oral assessment, removal of decayed tooth material, application of a bonding agent, placement and shaping of the composite resin, and final polishing.
Tooth-coloured fillings are stain-resistant and maintain their colour integrity over time, especially when proper oral hygiene practices are followed.
Absolutely. Tooth-coloured fillings are a safe and aesthetic option for children, especially those with visible teeth or metal sensitivities.
With proper care, tooth-coloured fillings can last between 5 to 7 years, depending on the location and extent of use.
Tooth-coloured fillings are suitable for most types of cavities, especially those affecting the enamel and dentin. However, extensive decay may require alternative treatments.
Composite fillings offer a natural appearance, durability, minimally invasive application, and bonding strength that helps preserve more of the natural tooth structure.
The cost varies based on the size and location of the filling. Contact Dental on King for a personalised quote and information on payment options.
The procedure is typically pain-free, with local anaesthetic and modern techniques ensuring your comfort throughout the process.
Maintain regular brushing and flossing, attend routine dental check-ups, and avoid hard or sticky foods to ensure the longevity of your fillings.
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