Fillings are used to stop the progression of decay and tooth damage caused by bacteria and can help to restore the tooth’s size and functions. They also protect the nerve and can help reduce the risk of root canal treatment. There are many materials and preventative techniques that are used and different types of these include composite fillings, amalgam fillings and fissure sealants.

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings are a tooth-coloured material used as a modern solution to repair teeth to their most healthiest condition. The benefits of composite fillings are that they are matched to your natural tooth colour; making them aesthetic, strong and functional. Composite materials can also be used for cosmetic improvements of the smile, which means that that gaps between teeth can be closed and changes can be made to the shape of the teeth.

Amalgam Fillings

Amalgam fillings are made from a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper. This blend has been used for many years due to its durability and ease of use as a filling material.

Amalgam Free Fillings

There are now more modern techniques to replace Mercury amalgam fillings to improve oral health and a preference for aesthetics as some of the components with Mercury in particular can be allergic. Metal fillings with composite tooth colour material (mercury-free) can be used as in place of the traditional Mercury amalgam fillings.