White Fillings Southport
Southport Park Family Dental
White Fillings in Southport
When is a Tooth Filling Required?
If left untreated, a cavity will worsen, progressing deeper into the tooth and potentially causing sensitivity or pain. Once decay reaches the inner pulp, it can lead to severe symptoms, often requiring a root canal or tooth extraction.
A cavity will not go away on its own. The best way to prevent and treat them is with professional dental care. Regular check-ups can help us detect and treat cavities early. To book an appointment, please contact us today.
Signs of Tooth Decay
If identified early, you may have no signs or symptoms of tooth decay. As the decay becomes worse and affects the deeper layers of the tooth you may experience sensitivity or pain to hot, cold, air and sweets.
Who Needs Fillings?
Tooth decay can affect any tooth. This means that it can affect people of all ages, from babies to older adults.
How is Tooth Decay Diagnosed?
A dentist will examine the teeth during your check-up and clean or dental consultation. They may ask if you have had any symptoms, inspect the teeth, and take X-rays.
Composite (white) Fillings
When tooth decay has been identified on the tooth, the dentist will remove the dental caries from the tooth. The cost of a filling can vary depending on the number of tooth areas that have been affected and required to be filled. Once the caries has been removed, the tooth surface is prepared so it can be bonded to the composite (white) filling material. The composite material is placed into the tooth cavity and set with a fluorescent light. The dentist will then check your bite so it feels comfortable for you and will then smooth and polish the filling. The composite (white) fillings aim to look similar to your natural teeth to provide an aesthetically appealing look.
Ready for a different kind of dental care in Southport?
Book your appointment today with Southport Park Family Dental and experience relaxed, personalised care that puts you first.