When your tooth shows signs of decay, your Terrace Dental Care dentist can help to stop it before any further damage is caused. Fillings are applied to small and developing cavities to restore your tooth back to its normal shape and prevent any further decay.
When you visit for a check up, your dentist will use a small inspection mirror to assess the surface of your teeth, looking for signs of decay or little cracks and fissures. They will let you know as soon as they see anything that might require treatment, and a small filling is a lasting preventative solution that far outweighs a root canal treatment, which can be the result of extensive decay. By closing up the gap, your dentist is preventing bacteria from getting in and preserving your tooth in the least invasive way.
The process is straightforward and often only requires one or two appointments at your local Newmarket practice. Once your dentist has assessed the area that requires treatment, they will clear out any decay before filling the clean cavity with a material of your choice.
There are a number of different materials that can be used to fill a hole in your tooth. Indirect fillings are those that require a couple of visits to Terrace Dental Care as the tooth is treated with a tailormade filling that has to be crafted to your needs in a dental laboratory before fitting. Direct fillings are those that can be applied in one sitting, or chairside. White or tooth coloured options prove to be the most popular of these options as they remain the quickest and most natural-looking of the options – no one know that you have had a filling.
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Should you require a filling, your dentist will discuss with you the different options available and best advise on the most suitable for you and your teeth.
When was your last dental examination? Contact Terrace Dental Care on 01638 669487 today to book your next one.
Dental fillings are used to fill a cavity (a hole in your tooth caused by decay) or other damage such as a chipped or fractured tooth. They help restore the shape and function of the tooth and protect it from further damage. Your Terrace Dental Care dentist will assess your tooth and recommend a filling where appropriate as part of your ongoing dental care.
During a routine dental health check-up, your dentist will examine your teeth for signs of decay or other damage. Identifying problems early allows treatment to be carried out before the tooth becomes weaker or more extensive treatment is required. If a filling is recommended, your dentist will explain why it is needed and discuss the treatment with you.
Filling treatment is a common procedure and is often completed in a single appointment. Your dentist will carefully remove any damaged or weakened tooth structure before cleaning the area and placing a filling material to restore the tooth. Treatment aims to help protect the tooth and allow it to function normally.
There are different types of filling materials available. The most suitable option will depend on the location of the tooth, the extent of the damage and your individual needs.
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Your Terrace Dental Care dentist will explain the options available and advise on the most appropriate type of filling for you.
If you are concerned about a damaged tooth or think you may need a filling, contact Terrace Dental Care on 01638 669487 to book an appointment.
Treatments
If you have been experiencing severe tooth pain, it is possible that you may require root canal treatment. Your Terrace Dental Care dentist can treat your tooth without the need to remove it, leaving you pain-free and in good oral health.
Treatments
If you have damage to a tooth that cannot be fixed with a filling, our Terrace Dental Care dentists can fit an inlay or onlay to cover the damage and restore your tooth to its natural looking state.
Next steps
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