What Can Dental Fillings Do For You?
A tooth or dental filling is a common early treatment for tooth decay. It may cause temporary tooth sensitivity, but fillings typically last many years before needing to be replaced.
At Happy Dentistry, we check the condition of your fillings on a regular basis during our routine dental check ups and cleans.
Types of Dental Fillings
There are different materials used for dental fillings. Many factors can influence which material will be used on your tooth. Our dentists will choose the right one based on your condition.
Composite Fillings
These are a popular solution made of resin. Composite resin is soft and malleable, so it can be shaped to fit the cavity comfortably. We typically use blue light on the composite to cure it or make it harder. The end result is an extremely durable filling designed to blend in with your natural teeth colour.
Porcelain
Perfect when creating onlays and inlays, porcelain works well with teeth restorations where a large amount of the natural tooth structure has been removed. Onlays and inlays preserve more natural tooth structure than a dental crown, plus they can reinforce a weakened tooth.
Gold Fillings
These are a long-lasting and durable alternative, but they are not used as frequently as silver amalgam because gold is more expensive and does not match the colour of natural teeth.
Amalgam Fillings
Made from a mix of metal alloys, amalgam used to be the industry standard but have since fallen out of favour because they contain trace levels of mercury. Amalgam is also a dark colour that stands out against the surrounding teeth.
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We are proud to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin at our dental practice in Melbourne. We offer our services to international students, families, and anyone looking to improve their dental and oral health.
We Are Here to Help
At Happy Dentistry, we take a patient centred approach in all our services. We will always prioritise your comfort, health, and safety. We will work with you as you decide to improve your dental and oral health to attain a beautiful smile.
Happy Dentistry provides high quality, state of the art dentistry solutions. Our dentists in Melbourne are continually updated with the latest tools and techniques in the field of dentistry.
Accessible Location
Located on Swanston Street, our dental practice is in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Visit us at our Melbourne dental clinic during our opening hours!
Get quality dental fillings to help you attain and maintain a beautiful smile. Please book an appointment today, or you can learn more about our Chinese-speaking dentist in Melbourne.
