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Call (02) 4216 99117/9-25 Captain Cook Dr, Barrack Heights NSW 2528Teeth Coloured Fillings
A tooth coloured filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay, a chip or wear, using a material matched to the shade of your tooth.
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Teeth Coloured Fillings
If a dentist has told you that you have a cavity, or you have chipped a tooth, a filling may be one of the options. Tooth coloured fillings use composite resin, a white or tooth-coloured material that a dentist can match to your other teeth and bond (glue) to the tooth. They sit alongside check-ups, gum care and root canal treatment in general dentistry in Shellharbour.
Early decay that has not formed a cavity may be managed with fluoride, daily cleaning and changes to diet. A cavity may need a filling. When damage is extensive, a laboratory-made restoration or crown may be more suitable. We can explain the findings and compare the options in our crowns and bridges information.
Fillings do not last forever. They can chip, wear or change colour over time, which is one reason regular check-ups matter. If decay has reached the pulp, the soft tissue with nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth, the dentist may talk about root canal treatment. For related topics, read our dental check-up and clean information and our gum disease treatment information.
Tooth-coloured fillings start from $200. The fee depends on the tooth, the size of the repair and the work needed. We explain the proposed treatment and cost before you decide. See our questions about dental fees, patient offers and terms and payment options, or contact our team. If you have pain now, our emergency dentist information explains when to seek help.
A filling is one option among several. The dentist decides after looking at the tooth, and often after an X-ray.
We remove the decayed or damaged part of the tooth, place the filling and shape it to fit your bite. Composite resin is tooth coloured and bonds to the tooth. Other materials may suit particular repairs; we can explain the differences and why a material is recommended for your tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
Tooth coloured fillings in Shellharbour repair tooth structure lost to decay, a chip or other damage. The material fills the damaged area and is chosen to resemble the tooth’s colour. A filling repairs an existing problem; it does not make the tooth immune to decay or remove the need for care.
Related information: contact page, general dentistry page.
Related Care
Call or book online and say what you would like help with. Ask what your visit includes and what it costs. At the visit, discuss your concerns with the dentist; you can review any proposed treatment and its costs before deciding.
