White Fillings

You are under no obligation to get your fillings done immediately. However, leaving a filling for a longer period of time will result in further decay. A small filling could turn into a large filling, a root canal treatment or even an extraction, making the cost of treatment more expensive also. It is strongly advised that you start the treatment plan set by the dentist as soon as possible.

Local anaesthesia — this will be given at the beginning of your appointment to numb the area around the tooth

Tooth decay removal — the dentist will cut through the enamel using a drill to remove any decay. After the dentist removes the decay, he will shape the space to ready it for the filling.

Etching — for a bonded filling, your dentist will etch the tooth with an acid gel before placing the filling.

Resin application – for certain types of fillings, the dentist will layer on the resin and harden it using a bright light. This will make it stronger.

Polishing– after the filling has been placed, your dentist will polish the tooth.

No. You are given local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and the area around the tooth before any work is done. The dentist will also apply a numbing gel to the site of the injection before administrating the anaesthetic. If you do feel pain please let the dentist know as you may need more anaesthetic.

It is normal that the tooth may be tender for a day or two after getting the filling. White fillings can take a longer period of time to settle. Should you be experiencing tenderness for a long period of time after getting a filling please call your dentist.

Yes! Most dental practices now replace sliver fillings with white ones. Speak to your dentist on your next routine exam and they will advise a course of treatment for you.