Dental Fillings & Fissure Sealants
A dental filling is a procedure required in the case of a cavity or hole forming in the tooth, that involves removing dental decay and restoring the tooth with a resin or metal material. This restorative dentistry is known to be comfortable and non-invasive.
What to expect at my appointment?
Tooth Restoration
During a filling appointment, the dentist will prepare the tooth and remove all dental decay, until a healthy and stable structure is remaining, utilising dental handpieces. The tooth will then be restored with either a resin or metal material, which is shaped to suit your adjacent teeth and bite.
Non-Invasive
A filling is a common and straight forward procedure, and can be performed either with or without Local Anaesthetic, dependent on the case. Very few patients would describe a filling as uncomfortable or painful.
Fissure Sealants
Fissure Sealants are a restorative method which fills the deep fissures of a tooth with a resin material, usually requiring minimal preparation of the tooth, if any. This simple procedure is generally recommended for children as a preventative measure to avoid dental decay in early adult teeth.