Dental Fillings at Officer Dental Care
When teeth become decayed and have cavities, they need to be filled and restored to their original shape and function using safe and durable materials, such as composite.
The dentists at Officer Dental Care provide tooth-coloured composite restorations, as these allow your teeth to look the same or better than a natural tooth after the filling. We only use the most advanced materials and techniques to restore the appearance and the function of the tooth and aim to make this process as gentle and pain-free as possible. We also offer inhalation sedation to successfully manage any pain and anxiety.
Benefits of Our Amalgam-Free Fillings
Along with only using the safest and most durable materials, we can also assure that our dental fillings are Amalgam-free. This poses a number of benefits to our patients, including:
- Composite fillings can be made to perfectly match the shade of your tooth, resulting in a restoration that is subtle and a smile that is seamless.
- Unlike the Amalgam fillings which were common decades ago, our composite fillings do not contain any mercury.
- Tooth-coloured fillings are not affected by temperature, meaning that hot and cold foods and beverages will not have any negative impacts on the filling.
- When compared to silver Amalgam fillings, composite fillings also require less of the tooth’s natural structure to be removed, therefore requiring less drilling and discomfort during the procedure.
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We want to become your family’s dental provider and pride ourselves on offering high-quality dentistry that’s also budget friendly. There many features of our practice including:
- Bulk billing of Medicare and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted
- Convenient late opening hours
- Health funds accepted with rebates claimed on the spot through HICAPS
- In house payment plans for orthodontic treatment
- Payment plans available through zipMoney
- Same day appointments for immediate attention
- Saturday appointments for your busy schedule
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Frequently Ask Questions
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You might need a dental filling if you experience any of these:
- Toothache: Pain or discomfort in a specific tooth.
- Sensitivity: Sharp pain when exposed to hot, cold, or sweet foods/drinks.
- Visible holes or cracks: Chips, dark spots, or gaps in your teeth.
- Roughness: Feeling a jagged texture on a tooth with your tongue.
If you have any of these symptoms, see a dentist for a proper diagnosis.
Recovery after a dental filling is usually quick. There might be some minor discomfort for a day or two, but most people can resume normal activities right away. You may experience some tooth sensitivity, especially to hot or cold. This usually goes away within a few days to a week.
There are a variety of different types of materials that can be used in dental fillings including:
- Gold
- Silver amalgam
- Composite
- Ceramic
- Glass ionomers
Although each type can be used to fill cavities, some are better suited for specific conditions. Your dentist will help determine the best material based on your dental health and budget.
Resin composite fillings typically last between 5 to 7 years, depending on the location of the filling, your oral hygiene, and how much wear and tear they endure. With proper care, some can last even longer.
Yes, composite fillings are considered safe. They do not contain mercury, unlike amalgam fillings. They’re made from a resin-based material that is both durable and aesthetically matches your natural tooth color.
Note: An amalgam filling (silver filling) is made from a mixture of metals including:
- Liquid mercury (around 50%)
- Silver
- Tin
- Copper
- Smaller amounts of other metals like zinc