Your dental team will advise you on what kind of filling material is suited to your situation. Talk to them if you would like a particular type of filling material such as tooth-coloured fillings. Always ask for a treatment plan and a written estimate before starting any treatment.

What are tooth-coloured fillings made of? This can vary, but they are mainly made of glass particles, synthetic resin and a setting ingredient. Your dental team should be able to give you more information about the particular material they use.

There is no filling material available that can fully replace amalgam in all applications. Alternative materials, such as gold, porcelain, composite resins and glass ionomers, each have relative strengths, weaknesses, and costs associated with their use.

As each of the adult molars (back teeth) appears, and if the tooth is free from decay, a ‘ pit and fissure sealant ' can be used to protect the tooth. The sealant is a plastic coating that fills all the little crevices in the tooth surface, creating a flat surface that is easier to clean.

You may have a discoloured filling and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth. You may have had a root filling and need a crown to protect what is left of the tooth. It may help to hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural-colour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain. When would I need a veneer? Veneers can …

Pit and fissure sealing reduces tooth decay and the number of fillings you might need. Who do I ask about the treatment? If you would like to know more about the treatment, ask your dental team. They will tell you if fissure sealing will help your teeth, and if it is the right time to do it.

The root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled. What will my tooth look like after treatment? In the past, a root-filled tooth would often darken after ...

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This means that there are now three standard charges for the NHS for dental treatment. This will help to make the NHS system easier and more accessible for patients. There is one charge for a course of treatment under the NHS, the cost will vary …