Fillings restore teeth to re-create the tooth shape and integrity.

A filling is required when decay is present, the decay must be removed, the tooth cleaned and prepared and the filling material placed within the tooth to seal and protect the tooth.

Different types of fillings are available for a dentist to use, after your check-up, the dentist will be able to give options of which filling would be best for the longevity of the tooth.

With an increasing number of dental filling materials available, sometimes a combination of dental materials can be used to help provide the best prognosis for a tooth.