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New patients: a full exam, x-rays and personalised treatment plan for $99. Conditions apply.
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Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-coloured fillings can be used to repair teeth affected by decay, small chips or minor damage while keeping the result looking natural.
We’ll assess the tooth first, explain what treatment is needed and carefully select a composite shade to suit your surrounding teeth.
If you’re concerned about a tooth or think you may need a filling, our team can arrange an appointment with one of our dentists. We’ll assess the tooth, explain your options clearly and answer any questions you may have before treatment begins.
We accept all health funds.
Repairing a chipped front tooth
A tooth-coloured composite filling used to restore the shape and appearance of a chipped front tooth.
Replacing an old metal filling
An existing metal filling replaced with a tooth-coloured restoration to improve appearance and restore the tooth.
Treating decay in a back tooth
Decay removed and the tooth restored with a tooth-coloured filling, often in a single appointment.
The basics
Tooth coloured fillings use composite resin to repair areas affected by decay, small chips or minor damage while keeping the result as natural looking as possible.
The material is carefully selected to suit the colour of your surrounding teeth, then shaped and polished to restore the tooth’s function and appearance.
Compared with older metal fillings, composite can often be placed with a more tooth-conserving approach, depending on the tooth and the amount of damage.
We’ll assess the tooth first and explain what type of restoration is most suitable for you.
Why patients choose tooth-coloured fillings
The composite material is carefully shade-matched to your tooth, then shaped and polished to create a natural-looking finish.
Because composite bonds directly to the tooth, it can often allow us to preserve more healthy tooth structure, depending on the size and location of the filling.
Tooth coloured fillings are made from composite resin rather than dental amalgam, making them a metal-free option for restoring your tooth.
Many tooth-coloured fillings can be placed, shaped and polished in a single appointment, depending on the treatment required.
What to expect
We’ll assess the tooth, explain what needs to be treated and talk you through what to expect before we begin. Local anaesthetic can be used where needed to keep you comfortable.
Any decay or damaged tooth structure is carefully removed and the area is prepared for the filling.
The tooth-coloured composite is carefully placed, shaped and shade-matched to suit your tooth and bite.
We’ll polish the filling, check your bite and make any adjustments needed so it feels comfortable. We’ll also let you know if there’s anything you need to be aware of after your appointment.
See it up close
A tooth-coloured composite filling can be used to repair decay or minor damage while restoring the tooth’s shape and function.
The material is carefully selected to suit the surrounding teeth and polished for a natural-looking finish.
Good to know
Tooth-coloured fillings can last for many years with good oral hygiene and regular dental care, although this can vary depending on the size and location of the filling and how much pressure the tooth takes. We’ll assess the tooth carefully and let you know if a filling is the most suitable option or if another restoration may provide better long term support.
Yes, amalgam fillings can sometimes be replaced with tooth coloured composite fillings. We’ll assess each tooth first and talk you through whether replacement is actually needed or worthwhile. If the filling is still healthy and functioning well, we may recommend leaving it in place.
We know dental treatment can feel a little nerve wracking, so we’ll take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you. If needed, we’ll numb the area before we begin, explain what’s happening as we go and check in with you throughout the appointment.
The cost of a filling is very case dependent and can vary depending on the tooth, the size of the filling and the treatment required. We’ll assess the tooth first and explain the expected cost clearly before you decide how you would like to proceed.
We’ll carefully choose a composite shade that suits your natural tooth, then shape and polish the filling for a natural looking finish. We’ll shape and polish the filling so it feels comfortable and looks natural with the rest of your smile.
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Preferred provider for Bupa, HCF/RT Health and CBHS
$199 New Patient Check-Up & Clean
Includes a comprehensive examination, scale and clean, prophy and fluoride treatment, any required X-rays, a personalised treatment plan and a complimentary take-home Essential Oral Care Kit.
New patients only. Health fund rebates may apply depending on your fund and level of cover. Any remaining balance is payable by the patient on the same day.
