Fillings

Sugar from diet and bacteria found in the mouth can cause dental cavities.
These cavities are repaired using fillings. Fillings are also used to repair broken teeth or replace fillings that have chipped or fallen out. There are two types of fillings- direct or indirect.

Direct

Direct fillings are of two common types, metal (silver) fillings called amalgams or plastic white fillings. White or tooth coloured fillings are the most popular option as they are natural looking i.e. no one can tell that you’ve had a filling.

Indirect

Indirect fillings are referred to as onlays or inlays, and are custom-made and then fitted to your teeth. They can be made of precious metal or white natural porcelain to match your tooth colour.

Routine examination also involves preventative advice to reduce sugar intake and to demonstrate how to maintain good levels of oral hygiene. This can help reduce the need for dental treatment.

We offer a range of general dental treatments including:

• Periodontal (gum) treatment
• Treatment of dental decay with traditional materials such as metal alloys or gold fillings
• Tooth coloured fillings / inlays / crowns
• Root canal treatments
• Dental extractions / wisdom tooth removal
• Partial and complete dentures including acrylic (plastic), chrome (metal) and valplast (flexible) materials
• Sports shields and night bite guards