Damaged teeth repaired and restored with filling treatment at Brickfields Dental Care

No matter how perfected your oral hygiene regime maybe, sometimes a filling is required to repair a tooth damaged by decay or trauma.
From affordable silver fillings to natural-looking white fillings, we offer a range of options here at Brickfields Dental Care. Your dentist will recommend the best filling option for you depending on what is clinically required for your treatment.
The Brickfields Dental Care range of filling options
With filling treatment at Brickfields Dental Care in Essex, your tooth will be restored to its naturally strong, healthy and functional structure.
White fillings
- Most popular option at our Chelmsford practice
- Blends in with your natural teeth
- Lasts between 3-5 years
- Can be fitted in a single appointment
Silver fillings
- Strongest filling option
- Longer-lasting than white composite fillings
- Cheaper and quicker to fit
- Amalgam material contains Mercury which some patients may feel is not for them
Inlays and Onlays
- Made from porcelain or composite material
- Are handcrafted at a dental lab from an impression of the affected tooth
- Used to address a larger surface area of decay
- Requires two dental appointment
*As of 2018, amalgam (metal-based) fillings are no longer offered to children under 15 years, pregnant or breastfeeding women, except when deemed strictly necessary on the grounds of specific medical needs of the patient.
Can’t decide which filling option is right for you? Get in touch with the team at our South Woodham Ferrers practice today and book a consultation with our dental experts.
FAQs
Are fillings painful?
Filling treatment is not usually painful for most patients as our dentists use local anaesthetic and numbing gel to make sure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. Afterwards, you may experience slightly increased sensitivity to temperature or pressure, however, this should settle down after a few days.
How long does it take to get a filling?
This depends on the type of filling treatment you are having and how many fillings you require, as well as the size and location of the fracture or cavity being treated. However, you should expect your filling appointment to take up to an hour.
How do I clean my filling?
Extra care should be taken when cleaning your teeth as the edges of the filling may trap bacteria leading to further decay or infection. It is recommended to add daily flossing into your oral hygiene regime if it isn’t something you routinely do.