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Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Dental Fillings for Better Oral Health

White fillings, also called tooth-coloured composite resins, repair your tooth cavity without leaving a mark on your smile.

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Tooth-Coloured Fillings in Brisbane

Family smiling on Pandanus Beach in Wynnum QLDTooth-coloured fillings are made of a white composite resin. At Edward St Dental in Brisbane CBD, we use them to create a seamless tooth repair that looks natural and restores normal function. 

When placing a filling, our objective is to restore a tooth damaged by decay. We also use the material in tooth-coloured fillings to alter the shape and colour of healthy teeth for cosmetic purposes.

The Edward St Dental team placed their first white filling in 1996. With over 23 years of experience in this area of dentistry, we are highly competent and knowledgeable in the technique and protocols required to keep your white fillings in place for years and years.

We hold a wide variety of white filling materials. In addition, the market offers many shades and viscosities to help us match your tooth as closely as possible. This is especially important when performing cosmetic dentistry on front teeth. We have every available shade currently on the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you suffer from frequent cavities, worn down or damaged teeth from teeth grinding or other dental problems? Some patients may look at their teeth and wonder if and how their smile can ever return to ‘normal’ and feel great at the same time. An incredibly common procedure, tooth-coloured fillings remedy the effects of several dental conditions.

Your Appointment for Fillings at Edward St Dental

To best serve our patients suffering from cracks, cavities, wear and tear, and other common issues, a tooth filling procedure generally involves the following:

  • Initial assessment of the patient’s teeth to ensure a dental filling is appropriate.
  • Application of numbing gel and potentially a local anaesthetic to the affected tooth and the surrounding area
  • Isolation, removal of damaged parts of the tooth and thorough cleaning
  • Placement of adhesive and composite materials that bond to a tooth to protect previously damaged areas
  • Our dentist uses a UV light that bonds and seals the fillings to safeguard areas once exposed

To finish, we may touch up, polish and trim any rough edges left over from the procedure

Contact Your Friendly Brisbane Dentist

Our patients deserve the best when it comes to their teeth! Many oral situations can easily affect teeth and ultimately require a dental filling. We invite you to contact Edward St Dental if you believe your smile can benefit from dental fillings.

When you receive a dental filling at Edward St Dental, your Brisbane dentist uses specific materials, such as composite resin, to fill a cavity or repair decayed tooth areas. A tooth-coloured dental filling aims to restore the tooth's integrity, preventing further decay and maintaining its function.

What to Expect after a Dental Filling

After receiving a tooth-coloured filling, patients might experience slight sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, which usually subsides within a few days. It's essential to avoid strenuous chewing immediately after the procedure to allow the dental filling to set properly.

We recommend practising good oral hygiene to prolong the lifespan of the dental filling. Regular dental check-ups will ensure the composite filling remains intact and continues to function as intended.

Safe Foods to Consider

Opt for soft foods that don't require much chewing. Yoghurt, mashed potatoes, soups and smoothies are great choices. We encourage patients to steer clear from hot drinks or foods until the numbness subsides to prevent burns.

Tooth-Coloured Fillings in Brisbane, QLD 

Do you have a cavity or chipped tooth? We provide customised tooth-coloured dental fillings and aesthetic tooth bonding to repair and restore teeth. We invite you to contact our Brisbane dental practice! 

While tooth-coloured fillings are durable and can last many years, they aren't truly permanent. Over time, fillings can wear out, break or become less effective due to underlying decay or frequent biting forces. The lifespan of a dental filling depends on the material used and factors like oral hygiene, dietary habits and the location and size of the filling.

The Importance of Regular Check-Ups 

Regular dental check-ups are crucial, as they allow your Brisbane dentist to inspect the integrity of fillings. If wear, leakage or decay is detected around a dental filling, it may need to be replaced.

While tooth fillings are long-lasting restorations, they don't last forever. We recommend patients maintain good oral care habits and attend regular dental visits to ensure the longevity of their fillings and overall oral health.

Tooth-Coloured Fillings in Brisbane, QLD 

We welcome you to book your appointment at Edward St Dental. We would love to help you achieve the healthy smile you desire!

Dental fillings in Brisbane can be made from numerous materials. The most historically common is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals. However, modern dentists also use composite resins to achieve a white tooth filling.

At Edward St Dental, we use tooth-coloured fillings because patients prefer how seamlessly they blend into teeth without the dark appearance of dental amalgam.

How Are Composite Tooth-Fillings Better?

Composite is a common term that means a blend of different materials. Resins are a class of polymers with various characteristics but are noted because they are light and durable. So a tooth filling is a blend of durable polymers that can also be tinted to any colour shade, creating a dental restoration that looks more natural.

Other advantages of tooth-coloured fillings in Brisbane compared to dental amalgam are:

  • Flexibility – Composite fillings are mailable, so they fit into your cavity more efficiently. This conserves a more natural tooth structure to which the resins bond better.
  • Stability – Metal amalgam expand and contract with temperature changes, which may eventually fracture the filled toot
  • Appearance – Not only can composite fillings be colour-matched to your unique tooth shade, but they also remain invisible even as tooth enamel wears. Dental amalgam, by contrast, darkens the look of a filled tooth because the metal becomes more and more visible as enamel thins.

Contact Edward St Dental in Brisbane CBD

If you need to have a cavity filled, or have additional questions about dental fillings, we invite you to contact our dentist in Brisbane to schedule your next dental exam. 

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Long-Lasting Dental Fillings to Restore Cavities

We have developed dental protocols to make sure your white fillings feel great and last for years. We consider both the procedural application and the material selection to secure a complete solution. After all, the goal is that you won't see a dark or discoloured 'scar' from the procedure. We also want to be able to leave the tooth intact for as long as possible.

White fillings, being bonded to the tooth, allow us to remove less healthy tooth structure compared to old amalgam fillings. This conservative approach ensures that we preserve more of your natural tooth structure, which is our primary goal and should give you peace of mind.

Composite resin fillings also don't react to temperature in the same way metal fillings do. Constant temperature changes in your mouth cause metal fillings to expand and contract, weakening them and pulling the filling away from your tooth structure. This allows bacteria to reenter the tooth and cause decay again. This is one of the reasons we sometimes replace metal amalgam fillings with tooth-coloured composite fillings. 

The versatility of composite resin material is truly remarkable. It allows us to eliminate minor cosmetic smile flaws through a procedure called dental bonding. With dental bonding, we can repair smile concerns like chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, tooth size discrepancies, and tooth stains or discolouration, giving you a reason to smile brighter. 

Meet Our Team of Clinicians:

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Dr Matthew Pulvirenti BDSc
Dentist

Dr Matthew Pulvirenti leads the team at Edward St Dental, practising dentistry with enthusiasm and a commitment to creating and maintaining beautiful smiles. By welcoming patients and family members of ...

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Dr Ross Galloway BDSc
Dentist

Born and bred in Brisbane, Dr Ross Galloway is part of a family with a solid dental tradition. He is the third Galloway brother to attend the University of Queensland ...

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Dr Malcolm Campbell B.D.Sc. FICD, FADI
Dentist

Dr Malcolm Campbell graduated from the University of Queensland in 1984 and earned a fellowship from the International College of Dentists for his humanitarian and educational endeavours. Passionate about community ...

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Dr Ralph French BDSc
Dentist

Dr Ralph French has dedicated over 40 years to helping patients achieve and maintain their dental wellness. Originally from Victoria, he graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980 and ...

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Procedure for Fillings at Edward St Dental

First, we ensure that you are comfortable. For most tooth filling procedures, we apply a topical anaesthetic before we numb the area for improved comfort. In some cases, when a filling is very small, we can forego numbing if you choose. Once you are completely comfortable, we typically take the following steps:

  1. Gently remove any tooth decay
  2. Sterilise the inside of the tooth to prevent the spread of bacteria
  3. Apply a bonding agent to the tooth
  4. Apply shade-matched composite to fill the tooth
  5. Harden the material using a special curing light
  6. Polish the tooth for a seamless finish

Once your procedure is complete, you can chew right away, but it's best to avoid chewy or hot foods while you are still numb, as you can accidentally burn or bite the inside of your cheek or tongue.

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Root Canal Treatment & Tooth Crowns for Severe Decay

If a dentist has advised that you need to have a tooth filled, the reason is to stop the progression of dental decay. Cavities that progress can cause a root infection, requiring root canal therapy and potentially a dental crown.

You might ask, "If I don't get the filling now, how long will it take before the problem gets worse?" The answer is that it varies; problems could emerge after several weeks or take months. You may not realise it's getting worse because, by the time dental pain occurs, it's usually an emergency situation.

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The Benefits of Tooth-Coloured Fillings vs Traditional Fillings

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Gone are the days when dental fillings meant compromising the natural look of your smile. At our dental practice in Brisbane, QLD, we're excited to offer tooth-coloured fillings, a modern solution combining aesthetic appeal and functionality. 

As a leading dentist in Brisbane, QLD, we understand the importance of both the health and appearance of your teeth. This article will delve into the benefits of tooth-coloured fillings over traditional fillings, highlighting why patients and dentists agree they're an excellent choice for maintaining a beautiful, healthy smile.

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At Edward St Dental, we value having conversations with our clients in Brisbane, sharing images of their teeth to show why treatment is required. If you're interested in this level of care, you may contact our dental clinic to chat with a friendly member of our team.

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