Danbury Dental Care

CompositeFillings

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What are Composite Fillings?

Tooth-coloured composite fillings are modern restorations designed to repair decayed or damaged teeth while preserving your natural appearance. Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, composite materials bond directly to your tooth structure, allowing us to preserve more of your natural tooth. At Danbury Dental Care, we use high-quality composite materials that blend seamlessly with your natural enamel, creating restorations that are virtually invisible. These mercury-free fillings are suitable for both front and back teeth, providing durable, long-lasting results that typically last 5-10+ years with proper care.
Close-up restorative dental treatment at Danbury Dental Care

Modern Restorations That Preserve Your Natural Tooth

The beauty of composite fillings lies in their conservative approach. Because the material bonds directly to your tooth, we can remove only the decayed portion and preserve significantly more healthy tooth structure compared to traditional amalgam fillings. This bonding process also strengthens the remaining tooth structure, reducing the risk of future fractures. The composite material can be precisely colour-matched to your existing teeth, ensuring your restoration is completely natural-looking. Whether you need a small filling or are replacing old metal fillings for aesthetic reasons, composite provides excellent durability and appearance.
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Why Choose Composite Fillings?

Natural Appearance

Composite fillings are precisely matched to your natural tooth colour, creating restorations that blend seamlessly with your smile. Unlike metal fillings, they're virtually invisible to others.

Conservative Treatment

Because composite bonds directly to your tooth, we can preserve more of your natural tooth structure. This conservative approach maintains the strength and integrity of your tooth.

Mercury-Free

Composite fillings are completely mercury-free, providing a modern, biocompatible alternative to traditional amalgam fillings. Safe for all patients, including children and pregnant women.

Versatile & Durable

Suitable for both front and back teeth, composite fillings withstand normal chewing forces and typically last 5-10+ years. They can repair decay, chips, and minor cosmetic imperfections.

YOUR JOURNEY

The Filling Process

Gentle, efficient treatment that preserves your natural tooth structure

1

Examination & Diagnosis

We carefully examine the affected tooth and take any necessary X-rays to assess the extent of decay. We'll explain exactly what needs to be done and answer all your questions before proceeding.

2

Anaesthesia & Preparation

The area is thoroughly numbed with local anaesthetic to ensure complete comfort. We then gently remove only the decayed portion of the tooth, preserving as much healthy structure as possible.

3

Shade Matching

We carefully select the composite shade that precisely matches your natural tooth colour. This ensures your filling will blend seamlessly and remain virtually invisible.

4

Bonding & Polishing

The composite material is applied in layers and hardened with a special light. Once complete, we shape and polish the filling to match your natural tooth contours for a comfortable, natural-feeling restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Composite fillings at Danbury Dental Care start from £210.

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