Overview

When decay has damaged part of a tooth, a filling removes the affected area and rebuilds it with a tooth-coloured material – restoring strength and function without the dark metal look of older amalgam fillings.

What’s included

• Local anaesthetic so the procedure is comfortable
• Careful removal of decayed tissue
• A tooth-coloured composite restoration, shade-matched to your tooth
• A bite check before you leave

What to expect

Numbness typically wears off within a few hours. Mild sensitivity to hot or cold for a few days afterward is common and usually settles on its own – full aftercare guidance is on our post-op instructions page.