It is important to take care of your oral health and wellness to reduce the chance of needing a filling. Regular trips to your dentist will help to identify problem areas before they become cavities or decay in the tooth. If you do have decay, we can treat it and repair your tooth. It is important to discuss with your dentist how to prevent decay in the future.
Fillings help to restore your damaged teeth to their normal shape and function. Your dentist will first remove the decay from inside your tooth. Depending on the damage to your tooth, there are several types of fillings.
Common signs you may need a filling include:
We recommend visiting your dentist regularly for routine check-ups to identify any problem areas early. Tackling problems early means that treatment will be less invasive and more affordable.
We believe that prevention is the key to a healthy mouth.
Your Maven dentist will use a local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and the area around it. To make you feel as comfortable as possible, we will make sure that you can’t feel anything before the decay is removed. After the tooth has been prepared, we restore the tooth with a filling material. The type of filling material that is used will be discussed with you beforehand and will depend on the extent of the decay, the location of the cavity and your personal preference.
The type of filling that your Maven dentist uses to fill your cavity will depend on a few contributing factors. Your dentist will discuss all the options with you before your treatment.
No special preparation needed
Your hygienist will give you advice about daily dental care like teeth brushing and flossing techniques.
The cost of fillings depends on the material used to fill the cavity in your tooth. When you visit your dental practice, they will let you know the price of your filling once they have examined your teeth.
Yes. It all comes down to taking care of your oral health, with a combination of at-home dental care and building a regular relationship with your dentist or dental hygienist.
We recommend daily healthy habits and regular visits to the dentist. For a healthy smile and overall good oral health:
We make sure that you are as comfortable as possible for the duration of your visit. With local anaesthetic you don’t experience any pain while getting a filling. At your examination, your dentist can identify any problems in your mouth, discuss any symptoms you may have experienced and recommend the best treatments. If you are experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, we suggest you visit a dentist as soon as possible.