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Used to prevent the spread of tooth decay or correct any cosmetic damage, a filling is one of the ways our dentists preserve your health.
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Different types of fillings:
Amalgam (otherwise known as silver fillings) and composite resin, the colour of which can be matched to your natural teeth.
More natural appearance
Since the colour of a composite resin filling can be matched to your existing teeth, it is the most aesthetically pleasing option.
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Talk to your dentist today if you have a cavity and think you may need a dental filling. Prevent further discomfort.

Composite Resin

The most aesthetically pleasing option, made to match the colour of your natural teeth perfectly. Composite is ideal for repairing chipped or cracked teeth, filling in a slight gap, correcting dental discolouration, protecting any exposed tooth root from gum recession, or changing the shape of teeth. Newer composites are nearly as strong as amalgam, but they do require more stages when placing the filling. Composites cannot be placed in cavities which are below the gum, as the cavity needs to stay dry in order for the composite to bond to the tooth and create a seal.

Natural White Dental Fillings

Made to match the colour of your existing teeth perfectly, these new fillings look like you’ve had no filling at all!

Amalgam

Made up of silver, copper, mercury, and tin, amalgam fillings are the stronger of the two materials and commonly thought of as more durable.  Usually used for posterior teeth with cavities that are beneath the gum, amalgam fillings can withstand being placed below the gum. Despite the small mercury content, these silver fillings are perfectly safe to be placed.

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