Tooth Coloured Fillings at 19 Bell Street Dental Practice
WHITE ( TOOTH COLOURED ) FILLINGS
If part of a tooth has been lost, either through decay or accidental damage, a filling may be required, to stop future discomfort. Composite ‘white’ fillings match the colour of natural teeth. Many people decide to switch to white fillings when older style amalgams need replacing due to wear and tear. However, if you have dark or discoloured fillings that are visible when smiling or laughing, you may like to change them for aesthetic reasons.
Root Filling or Root Canal Treatment
Root filling or Root canal treatment, means removing damaged or dead nerve tissue from the root canal of a tooth, and filling the space left with a special material. The remaining tooth can then be restored. There is no guarantee that once a tooth has been root treated it will never worry you again. Some teeth will settle down for life while others may start causing problems after a few years. There are a number of factors affecting a successful outcome, and we will discuss your individual prognosis with you to allow you to make an informed decision about your treatment. In some cases we may have to refer you on to a specialist for further treatment.
