Dental Filling

A dental filling repairs a tooth affected by decay or minor damage, restoring its shape and function. At Pro Medical Clinic Dent tooth-coloured composite fillings are used so the repair blends with the natural tooth. The price depends on how many tooth surfaces are involved. For badly broken-down teeth, a glass-fibre post can be placed to support a larger restoration. Treating decay early with a filling helps preserve more of the natural tooth and avoid more extensive work later.

A filling restores a tooth that has been damaged by decay, wear or a small fracture. After removing the decayed or weakened tissue, the dentist rebuilds the tooth with a tooth-coloured composite material that is bonded in place, shaped to restore the natural contour and biting surface, and polished. Addressing decay promptly with a filling helps stop it spreading, relieves sensitivity and preserves as much natural tooth as possible, which can avoid the need for more extensive treatment such as a crown or root canal later. At Pro Medical Clinic Dent, composite (white) fillings are used so the restoration matches the colour of the surrounding tooth and is discreet. The fee reflects the size and complexity of the cavity — specifically how many surfaces of the tooth are involved — as larger, multi-surface restorations take more time and material. For teeth that have lost a significant amount of structure, a glass-fibre post can be placed into a treated root to provide a stable core for a larger filling or subsequent crown, and a temporary dressing can be used between stages of treatment. Fillings are suitable for most adults and older children with decay or a chipped tooth. The dentist will confirm whether a filling is appropriate or whether the extent of damage calls for an overlay or crown instead, and will explain the number of surfaces and the corresponding cost before treatment. Where decay is close to the nerve, the dentist will also discuss the possibility that root canal treatment may eventually be needed.