Your dentist will first numb the area to make your filling procedure as comfortable as possible. This may involve an injection of local anaesthetic. Next, we’ll remove any decayed or damaged parts of your tooth. The remaining part of the tooth will then be shaped, cleaned and dried so that is ready to accept the filling.
Your cavity will be filled either with a composite or amalgam filling. The final stage is checking if your bite is correct when you put your teeth together.
Once your filling has been completed, you will need to continue looking after your oral health to prevent any future fillings. We may give you some advice relating to diet or brushing techniques to help you do this.
Attending regular dental checkups will also allow us to examine your fillings to make sure they are still intact, alongside inspecting your teeth and gums as a whole.