Composite Filling

A tooth-coloured composite filling restores a tooth affected by decay or a small fracture, rebuilding its shape and function while blending with the natural enamel. At SmileStudio the price reflects how many tooth surfaces need restoring, from a single-surface repair to a larger three-surface rebuild. Minimally invasive ICON resin infiltration is also offered for early white-spot lesions that do not yet need drilling.

A composite filling repairs a tooth by removing decayed or damaged tissue and replacing it with a tooth-coloured resin that is bonded in place and hardened with a curing light. Because the material is matched to your tooth shade and adheres directly to the tooth, the repair is discreet and conserves healthy structure. SmileStudio prices fillings by the number of surfaces involved — a small single-surface cavity, a two-surface restoration, or a larger three-surface rebuild — so the fee reflects the actual work required, and a temporary filling is available where a tooth needs to be dressed between stages of treatment. The procedure is usually completed in a single visit under local anaesthetic and typically takes around thirty to forty-five minutes depending on size. Some short-lived sensitivity to temperature afterwards is normal. For very early enamel demineralisation — the chalky white-spot lesions that can appear after orthodontic treatment or as decay begins — the clinic offers ICON, a resin-infiltration technique that treats the lesion without drilling and can improve its appearance. Composite restorations are durable but not permanent; their lifespan depends on the size of the filling, bite forces and oral hygiene, and they can be repaired or replaced as needed over time. Good day-to-day cleaning and regular check-ups help fillings last and allow any new decay to be caught early. Your dentist will discuss the most appropriate option, including whether a larger restoration such as an inlay, onlay or crown would be more suitable.