Composite fillings repair decay or chips and blend in with the tooth. Most are done in one visit under local anaesthetic.
What happens at the appointment
- Numbing of the area
- Removal of decay
- Layered composite, shaped and polished
You get a written plan and the price before any treatment starts. If you have questions, phone the practice and ask for the restorative team.
- Usually right when
- A cavity found at your check-up
- Replacing an old silver filling that has cracked
- A chipped edge on a front tooth
- We would say so if
- Very large cavities: an inlay or crown lasts longer, and we say so
- From £120 includes
- Numbing gel before the injection, always
- Tooth-coloured composite shaped and polished to match
- Bite check before you leave
- A five-year guarantee
What happens
- 1.
30 to 60 minutes
One visit. Numb for two hours afterwards.
- 2.
Same day
Eat once the numbness goes. Sensitivity to cold fades in a week.
- 3.
Five years
Guaranteed. Checked at every examination.
Honestly, what can go wrong
- Sensitivity to cold for a few days
- A deep cavity can need a root treatment later; we tell you the odds before we start
Also: Examination, Hygiene visit, Teeth whitening, Invisalign.