Professional dental services including routine care, restorative treatments, and aesthetic procedures. We provide comprehensive oral healthcare with attention to comfort.
Professional dental services including routine care, restorative treatments, and aesthetic procedures. We provide comprehensive oral healthcare with attention to comfort.Restore damaged teeth with our high-quality dental fillings. Using modern materials and techniques, we repair cavities and tooth damage while preserving your natural tooth structure and maintaining a beautiful, healthy smile.
Dental fillings are restorative materials used to repair teeth damaged by decay, wear, or minor fractures. The filling process involves removing damaged tooth structure and replacing it with durable materials that restore the tooth’s function, strength, and appearance.
Duration: 30-60 minutes per filling
Results: Immediate restoration of tooth function
Consultation: Comprehensive decay assessment included
Tooth-Colored Restoration Composite fillings are made from a mixture of plastic and fine glass particles that can be precisely matched to your natural tooth color for virtually invisible repairs.
Conservative Preparation Composite materials bond directly to tooth structure, allowing us to preserve more of your natural tooth while providing excellent strength and durability.
Versatile Applications Ideal for front and back teeth, composite fillings can repair cavities, chips, gaps, and worn areas while maintaining natural aesthetics.
Proven Durability Silver amalgam fillings have been used successfully for over 150 years, providing exceptional strength and longevity, particularly for large restorations in back teeth.
Cost-Effective Solution Amalgam offers excellent value for posterior teeth where aesthetics are less critical and maximum durability is desired.
High Strength Particularly suitable for large cavities and areas of high chewing stress where extreme durability is the primary consideration.
Fluoride Release Glass ionomer materials release fluoride over time, providing ongoing protection against decay around the filling margins.
Chemical Bonding These materials chemically bond to tooth structure and are particularly useful for root surface cavities and areas below the gum line.
Gentle on Teeth Ideal for patients with high decay risk or sensitive teeth, glass ionomer fillings provide gentle, protective restoration.
Comprehensive Examination We thoroughly examine your teeth using visual inspection, digital X-rays, and decay detection methods to identify all areas requiring treatment.
Material Selection Based on the location, size, and your preferences, we recommend the most appropriate filling material for optimal function and aesthetics.
Treatment Scheduling Multiple fillings can often be completed in a single appointment, or we can schedule treatments to accommodate your comfort and time constraints.
Local Anesthesia The area is numbed with local anesthetic to ensure complete comfort throughout the procedure.
Decay Removal All decayed and weakened tooth structure is carefully removed using precision instruments, ensuring complete elimination of bacteria and damage.
Tooth Preparation The prepared cavity is cleaned and conditioned to optimize bonding and ensure long-lasting restoration success.
Material Placement The chosen filling material is precisely placed and shaped to restore proper tooth contours and bite relationships.
Final Finishing The restoration is polished and adjusted to ensure comfortable bite and smooth surfaces that resist plaque accumulation.
Dental fillings are the primary treatment for various stages of tooth decay:
Anesthesia Recovery Avoid eating until numbness completely wears off to prevent accidentally biting your cheek, tongue, or lips during the recovery period.
Initial Sensitivity Some sensitivity to temperature or pressure is normal for a few days after filling placement and typically resolves as the tooth adjusts.
Bite Adjustment If your bite feels uneven or high after the anesthesia wears off, contact us for a simple adjustment to ensure proper comfort and function.
Composite fillings typically last 5-10 years, amalgam fillings can last 10-15 years or longer, while glass ionomer fillings may need replacement every 5-7 years depending on location and stress factors.
We use only high-quality, modern filling materials that provide excellent durability, aesthetics, and biocompatibility for long-lasting restorations.
Our meticulous approach ensures complete decay removal, optimal material placement, and proper bite relationships for comfortable, long-lasting results.
We preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while ensuring complete removal of decay and adequate restoration strength.
From small cavities to complex multi-surface restorations, we provide complete filling services with attention to both function and aesthetics.
How do I know if I need a dental filling?
Signs include tooth sensitivity, pain when chewing, visible holes or dark spots on teeth, or rough/sharp edges. Regular check-ups help detect cavities before they cause symptoms.
Are dental fillings painful?
The filling procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel pain during treatment. Some mild sensitivity after treatment is normal and typically resolves within a few days.
What should I expect during my filling appointment?
Your appointment includes examination, anesthesia administration, decay removal, filling placement, and bite adjustment. Most fillings are completed in 30-60 minutes.
What can I expect after getting a dental filling?
You may experience numbness for a few hours and mild sensitivity for a few days. Normal eating and oral hygiene can resume once numbness subsides.
How long do dental fillings last?
Filling longevity depends on material type, size, location, and your oral habits. Composite fillings last 5-10 years, while amalgam fillings can last 10-15 years or longer with proper care.
Patient Check-ups
Regular examinations that detect cavities early when they’re smaller and easier to treat with simple fillings.
General Dentistry
Comprehensive dental care including preventive treatments that help avoid the need for fillings through cavity prevention.
Dental Crowns
Advanced restorations for teeth with extensive damage that cannot be adequately repaired with fillings alone.
Don’t let cavities compromise your oral health. Our high-quality dental fillings provide durable, comfortable restoration that preserves your natural teeth and maintains your beautiful smile.
The White House Dental Surgery
2 Copse Hill, Sutton, Surrey, UK, SM2 6AD
020 8642 0121
The White House Dental Surgery,
2 Copse Hill, Sutton, Surrey, UK, SM2 6AD
+44 (0) 20 8642 0121
thewhitehousehouse@soegateway.com