Amalgam fillings have been used in dentistry for over 150 years. A mixture of metals including silver, tin, copper and mercury, make this strong, durable filling material still the preferred choice for the posterior (back) teeth. Amalgam, when hardened, is very strong making it ideal for filling decayed or damaged back teeth needing to withstand the heavy wear from chewing.

This glass, ceramic and resin mixture is used mainly in anterior (front) teeth. We have a variety of tooth-coloured shades available. White fillings are used as an aesthetic alternative for fillings in posterior (back) teeth. Posterior composite fillings are available and can be discussed with your Dentist.

The dentist will numb the area around the tooth to be treated with local aneasthetic. Any decay or old fillings material will be removed and replaced with a new filling.
If a decayed tooth is left untreated, the decay may spread deeper into the tooth causing the nerve to become damaged; this could result in the need for root canal therapy to save the tooth or losing your tooth with an extraction

