Tooth-coloured fillings repair cavities and blend with your teeth. When a tooth cannot be saved, we remove it gently and discuss how to replace it.
Is it right for you?
- Cavities, food sticking, sensitivity to sweet or cold
- Broken teeth
- Painful or impacted wisdom teeth
What happens, step by step
- Examination and X-ray
- Local anaesthesia
- Decay removed and tooth filled, or tooth gently removed
- Aftercare instructions
Aftercare
- After an extraction, bite on gauze for 30 to 45 minutes
- No spitting, straws or smoking for 24 hours
- Soft, cool food on the first day
Questions
Are tooth-coloured fillings strong?
Yes. Modern composite fillings are strong enough for back teeth in most cases.
Should wisdom teeth always be removed?
No. Only when they cause pain, infection, decay or damage to nearby teeth.
This page is general information. Your dentist will advise what suits you after an examination.
Treated by
Dr. Arun Sharma and Dr. Shelja Sharma
Visits
Usually 1 visit
Recovery
1 to 3 days after an extraction
Cost
Written estimate before treatment starts
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