Dental Fillings

Experiencing tooth sensitivity or been told you have a cavity? We can help with expert dental fillings available at Chic Dental in Preston.

Dental fillings are one of the most common and effective treatments for restoring damaged teeth. Whether you’re dealing with tooth decay, a small chip, or an existing filling that needs replacement, we can restore your tooth’s function and appearance, often in a single appointment.

Dental Fillings

Experiencing tooth sensitivity or been told you have a cavity? We can help with expert dental fillings available at Chic Dental in Preston.

Dental fillings are one of the most common and effective treatments for restoring damaged teeth. Whether you’re dealing with tooth decay, a small chip, or an existing filling that needs replacement, we can restore your tooth’s function and appearance, often in a single appointment.

Dental Fillings

Restore Your Smile

At Chic Dental Preston, our experienced team provides quality dental filling treatments using modern materials and techniques. We focus on delivering comfortable care that restores your tooth’s health and function effectively. With our gentle approach, we can repair damaged teeth through dental fillings, often preserving your natural tooth structure whilst preventing the need for more extensive treatments later.

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Dental Fillings

Benefits of Dental Fillings at Chic

Dental fillings offer essential treatment for damaged teeth, helping restore function and prevent further decay from developing. Here’s what makes them an important choice:

Preserve Natural Tooth Structure

Modern dental fillings allow us to remove only the decayed portion of your tooth whilst preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible, maintaining the strength and integrity of your natural tooth.

Restore Tooth Function

Dental fillings effectively restore your ability to bite and chew comfortably, returning normal function to teeth affected by decay or minor damage.

Prevent Further Decay

By sealing cavities and removing decay, dental fillings prevent bacteria from accessing the inner portions of your tooth, stopping the progression of decay and protecting against future complications.

Natural-Looking Results

We use tooth-coloured filling materials that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring your restoration looks natural and maintains the aesthetic appearance of your smile.

Quick and Efficient Treatment

Most dental fillings can be completed in a single appointment, allowing you to restore your tooth's health and function without multiple visits or extended treatment periods.

Durable & Long-Lasting

Modern filling materials are designed to withstand normal chewing forces and can last many years with proper care, providing reliable long-term restoration.

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Dental Fillings Process

At Chic Dental Preston, our team specialises in comfortable dental filling procedures using modern materials and techniques. We focus on providing gentle, efficient treatment that helps patients feel at ease during their visit. With our careful approach, we can restore damaged teeth effectively through dental fillings—often preventing the need for more extensive treatments later through timely intervention and quality care.

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What Types of Dental Fillings Do You Offer?

At Chic Dental Preston, we provide several filling options to meet different needs:

  • Composite Resin (Tooth-Colored) Fillings: Our most popular option, these aesthetically pleasing fillings match your natural tooth color and bond directly to tooth structure. Ideal for visible areas, they require less tooth reduction than amalgam.
  • Porcelain Inlays/Onlays: For larger cavities, these laboratory-crafted porcelain restorations offer exceptional strength and aesthetics. They’re custom-made to precisely fit your tooth precisely and are more conservative than full crowns.
  • Glass Ionomer Fillings: Sometimes recommended for below-gumline cavities or for temporary restorations in children’s primary teeth, these release fluoride to help prevent further decay.
 

We’ll recommend the most appropriate option based on the cavity location, size, your oral health, and personal preferences.

Preserve Natural Tooth Structure
Modern dental fillings allow us to remove only the decayed portion of your tooth whilst preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible, maintaining the strength and integrity of your natural tooth.

Restore Tooth Function
Dental fillings effectively restore your ability to bite and chew comfortably, returning normal function to teeth affected by decay or minor damage.

Prevent Further Decay
By sealing cavities and removing decay, dental fillings prevent bacteria from accessing the inner portions of your tooth, stopping the progression of decay and protecting against future complications.

Natural-Looking Results
We use tooth-coloured filling materials that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring your restoration looks natural and maintains the aesthetic appearance of your smile.

Quick and Efficient Treatment
Most dental fillings can be completed in a single appointment, allowing you to restore your tooth’s health and function without multiple visits or extended treatment periods.

Pain Relief
Dental fillings eliminate the discomfort associated with tooth decay, sensitivity, and damaged tooth structure, providing immediate relief from symptoms.

Cost-Effective Solution
Treating cavities with dental fillings is more affordable than allowing decay to progress to the point where more extensive treatments like crowns or root canals become necessary.

Durable and Long-Lasting
Modern filling materials are designed to withstand normal chewing forces and can last many years with proper care, providing reliable long-term restoration.

Prevent Tooth Loss
By addressing decay early with dental fillings, we help you keep your natural teeth rather than facing extraction and the need for tooth replacement options.

Improved Oral Health
Dental fillings eliminate areas where bacteria can accumulate, making it easier to maintain good oral hygiene and supporting your overall oral health.

Enhanced Comfort
Once placed, dental fillings should feel comfortable and natural, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile without concern about your restored tooth.

Protection Against Sensitivity
Dental fillings can help reduce tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks by sealing exposed areas of the tooth that may be causing discomfort.

The lifespan of dental fillings varies depending on material and location. Composite fillings typically last 5-10+ years with proper care. Factors affecting longevity include:

  • Size and location of the filling
  • Your oral hygiene habits
  • Dietary choices and habits (grinding, chewing ice, etc.)
  • Regular dental check-ups
 

Porcelain inlays/onlays generally last 10-15+ years thanks to their superior durability.

After the procedure, you might experience mild sensitivity to temperature or pressure for a few days, particularly with deeper fillings. This typically resolves quickly and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers if needed. Our gentle techniques and high-quality materials help minimise post-procedure discomfort.

At Chic Dental Preston, filling costs typically range from $150-300 for simple, single-surface fillings, $250-450 for more complex fillings, and $500-1000 for inlays/onlays. The exact cost depends on:

  • The size and complexity of the cavity
  • The filling material chosen
  • The number of surfaces involved
  • Whether additional procedures are needed

Common signs you might need a filling include tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods/drinks, visible holes or pits in your teeth, dark spots or discolouration on tooth surfaces, and pain when biting down or chewing. 

Modern composite resin fillings have significantly improved in strength and durability over the years. For small to medium-sized cavities, especially in areas with moderate chewing pressure, tooth-colored fillings perform comparably to amalgam.

For very large cavities or areas with heavy bite forces, we might recommend porcelain inlays/onlays, which offer strength comparable to or exceeding traditional amalgam.

Most standard fillings can be completed in a single 30-60 minute appointment. Smaller, simple fillings might take as little as 30 minutes from start to finish, while larger or multiple fillings may require up to 90 minutes.

Porcelain inlays/onlays typically require two appointments—one for preparation and impressions (about 60 minutes) and a second shorter visit for placement (about 30 minutes), with about 1-2 weeks between appointments while the laboratory crafts your custom restoration.

Caring for your new filling is straightforward:

  • Maintain excellent oral hygiene—brush twice daily and floss once daily
  • Avoid extremely hard foods (ice, hard candy) that could chip the filling
  • If you grind your teeth, consider a nightguard to protect your restorations
  • Attend regular dental check-ups so we can monitor your filling’s condition
  • Use a fluoride toothpaste to help strengthen the surrounding tooth structure

 

For the first 24-48 hours after getting a composite filling, we recommend avoiding foods and beverages with strong staining potential (coffee, red wine, tomato sauce) as the material is still fully setting.

With modern composite materials and our artistic approach, your filling should be virtually invisible. We carefully select the shade to match your natural tooth color and apply the material in layers to recreate the translucency and subtle color variations of natural teeth.

Yes, we can replace old amalgam (silver) fillings with modern tooth-coloured alternatives. Many patients choose to do this for aesthetic reasons or concerns about mercury content in amalgam. The process involves carefully removing the old filling, cleaning the area, and placing the new composite material.

Most dental insurance plans cover fillings as a basic restorative procedure, typically at 70-80% after any deductible. Coverage varies by policy and may have limitations on material type, replacement intervals, and annual maximums.

Absolutely! Composite fillings are excellent options for children’s teeth, both primary (baby) and permanent. The material is gentle on developing teeth and the conservative preparation helps preserve precious tooth structure. 

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