Dental fillings at Blid

Cavity, cracked tooth, or other tooth reconstruction? We can help.

A dental filling is a white composite material (plastic) used to replace lost tooth substance, for example, due to cavities (caries), worn-down teeth, or broken teeth.

A dental filling with us includes:

• Additional X-rays if needed
• Anesthesia
• Customized filling color to match your other teeth for a natural result
• Smoothing and polishing of the filling
• Hygiene products

Dental fillings are most commonly placed when there are cavities in the teeth, but this is also a common treatment for fractures, meaning the tooth has broken. In cases of fractures, the dentist can rebuild the tooth with composite material. If a large part of the tooth has fractured, it may sometimes be appropriate to use a crown to preserve it, as there may not be enough support from a filling to hold the tooth together.  

We can also use composite material if you are missing tooth structure. This can occur due to brushing damage, where the enamel on the teeth has gradually worn away. Discolored teeth can also be lightened by placing a filling. If you have a loose filling, it is important to have it replaced, as a larger cavity can develop beneath the loose filling.  

When there are cavities in the teeth, the size of the filling will vary based on the size of the cavity or damage to the tooth. There is also a different treatment time depending on the size of the filling. There are several types of dental filling materials: amalgam fillings (silver fillings) are no longer placed today, but many people still have this type of filling from the past. If you have an old amalgam filling you want to replace, we can do that for you. Nowadays, primarily plastic fillings and porcelain fillings are used.  

A tooth has several surfaces, and it is only after we have diagnosed that we know whether you need a 1-surface or 3-surface filling. You will be well-informed during an examination, and the filling size will also be included in your cost estimate. In the case of rebuilding an entire tooth, there is generally a need for a 4-surface filling out of a total of 5 surfaces on your tooth. If a large part of the tooth has fractured, it may sometimes be more appropriate to use a crown to preserve it, as there may not be enough support from a filling to hold the tooth together.