What are they?
A filling replaces part of a tooth that has been lost because of decay or accidental damage. Can be carried out using the Laser
What will my dentist do?
- Normally give you a local anaesthetic to numb the area. (Can be done using “The Wand” painless injection)
- Remove any decay
- Place the filling and shape it
- Set the filling using a bright light
- Polish the filling
What are the benefits?
- Tooth coloured to match your teeth
- White fillings can be used to reshape and rebuild broken edges or worn teeth. They can also be used to cover marks if they can’t be removed by cleaning.
- Less tooth is destroyed for white fillings compared to silver fillings