Confirm the diagnosis
The dentist determines how much tooth is affected and whether a filling is the most appropriate restoration.
Repair decay & small defects
Dental Fillings
Fillings can repair teeth affected by cavities, small fractures or failing restorations when enough healthy tooth structure remains.
How we approach it
Start with the diagnosis, then choose the treatment.
The dentist removes damaged or decayed material, prepares the tooth and restores the area with a material selected for the location, size and functional demands of the restoration.
Care may include
- Assessment of cavities and failing fillings
- Tooth-coloured composite restorations when appropriate
- Repair of selected chipped or worn areas
- Replacement of defective restorations when indicated
- Bite adjustment and finishing of new restorations
- Preventive discussion to reduce future decay risk
What to expect
A simple, step-by-step process.
Restore the tooth
Damaged tissue is removed and the prepared area is restored to support function and cleanability.
Check the bite
The restoration is shaped, finished and checked against your bite before the appointment is complete.
Questions about fillings
Common questions.
These answers are general. Your dentist can give you advice that is specific to your situation after an assessment.
Are fillings tooth-coloured?
Composite resin is a tooth-coloured material commonly used for many fillings. The best restorative material depends on the tooth and clinical situation.
Does every cavity need a filling?
Not every early change is treated the same way. Your dentist considers the depth, location, activity of the lesion and overall decay risk before recommending treatment.
When is a filling not enough?
A larger or heavily weakened tooth may need more coverage, such as a crown, or a different treatment depending on the amount of healthy tooth remaining.
Appointments
Have a question about Fillings?
Call the clinic or request an appointment. We can help determine whether an assessment is the right next step.
