Dental Fillings Hornsby

Dental Fillings Hornsby & Surrounding Suburbs

Happy Smile Dentist provides Dental Fillings Hornsby & surrounding suburbs to ensure your smile is perfect and mouth is free of pain. If you are in Hornsby or surrounding suburbs contact Happy Smiles Dental to find out about Teeth Fillings.

At Happy Smiles Dentist, we understand how important it is to have healthy teeth and a gorgeous smile. If you have a hole or cavity in your teeth or feel like there could be, it is vital to see your dentist prevent further decay and damage. Our dentists are highly experienced in Composite Resin Filling, Porcelain Filling and Amalgam Fillings. If you feel concerned and think you may need a filling, feel free to contact the Happy Smiles Dentist team on 02 9477 1803.

Hornsby Dental Fillings

For various reasons, you may feel as though you require a filling. If you are based in Hornsby & Surrounding Areas and are experiencing pain, sensitivity or can feel a hole in your tooth, consider booking in for a dentist filling. You may have concerns when getting a filling. Here at Happy Smiles Dentists, we put your concerns at ease by having the most highly trained and experienced dentists and the best equipment and filling materials on the market.

The team at Happy Smiles know the best way to treat your filling, and utilising only the highest quality materials, we customise your treatment to resolve your tooth decay and prevent further issues.

What is a Filling?

Fillings are used in dentistry to seal up any holes or replace small sections of lost tooth structure, making your tooth more functional and preventing further issues. A filling is where materials are inserted into the damaged tooth or hole to restore the original shape and function and prevent further decay.

Do I need a Filling?

Often fillings that are small are painless in the beginning. But over time as the filling gets larger it can start to become painful. Just like any dental treatment, it is best to get a filling done sooner rather than later so a little problem doesn’t turn into a big one. If you are experiencing any pain or sensitivity to either hot or cold we recommend you book an appointment with us as soon as possible.

Tooth Filling Costs

The cost for tooth fillings varies based on each case. You may require multiple fillings that are extensive or just a small one and these factors may change the amount. The different materials also change the price. One of the most common questions regarding fillings is how much a filling costs. This will vary greatly depending on the size of the filling (how many surfaces), the position of the tooth and the type of material used. We recommend you book an appointment time with one of our dentists to get an accurate price.

Dentist Filling Process

Once your experienced Happy Smiles Dentist has assessed your case and determined a tooth filling is the best option for you, we will organise another appointment to begin treatment. In general, a filling procedure can take from roughly 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how extensive the decay or damage is. Typically the area will be numbed by a local anaesthetic to ensure it is a comfortable and pain-free procedure. Once numbed, the dentist will begin removing the decay with a drill, and then seal this area with a filling. To ensure that the newly filled tooth is appropriate for function, the dentist will check the patient to ensure that their bite feels normal, and make any adjustments or changes to restore the natural bite and finish up the treatment. This treatment can leave your mouth numb for a few hours, so be careful chewing on the numbed section of your mouth. Fillings are a routine and straight forward procedure, but we are always on call and available is you are experiencing discomfort or have concerns.

How long will my filling last?

The longevity of a filling can depend on the size, position, material used, as well as how well you maintain good oral hygiene. (Caring for fillings requires you to maintain your dental care routine, both with regular dental appointments and brushing and flossing every day.)

If you are based in Hornsby & Surrounding Suburbs and are in need of a tooth filling, Happy Smile’s trained and experienced professionals are here for you. We will help you achieve good dental hygiene and prevent future decay in a pain-free effective way.