Dental fillings are commonly used to repair cracked and broken teeth that perhaps have been worn down through misuse like nail-biting or tooth-grinding.
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If you are experiencing tooth pain, we suggest you visit our practice in W9 (5 minutes from Maida Vale tube), so we can investigate the level and stage of tooth decay. Most toothache problems can be dealt with quickly with standard procedures like dental fillings.
To treat a cavity, we will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then fill the area with a material of your choice.
At Maida Smiles, as a cosmetic clinic, we can offer white fillings to help repairs blend flawlessly within the mouth while protecting your tooth structure.
The Cost Of White Fillings (Tooth-Coloured Composites)
White fillings are a favoured choice simply because they last for a good period and look more aesthetically pleasing in the mouth.
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Visiting Our Practice From Chelsea
From Chelsea to our clinic in Maida Vale, it is a short 24-minute tube journey using the District/Circle and Bakerloo lines. Our clinic is based a short five-minute walk from Maida Vale tube station.
If you plan to drive to our practice from Chelsea, it’s only three miles away and typically takes around 16 minutes.
Paid parking is available using ParkBee on Lanark Road (the road right next to the practice). We are a two-minute walk from Maida Vale tube station for public transport users.
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“I’ve been looking for a good dental clinic for myself and my husband. I was delighted to find Maida Smiles. My experience has been very positive, from the Friendly lady at reception to the treatments. Overall I would highly recommend this dental practice as they are price competitive, the treatments (Teeth cleaning and fillings) were excellent as I expected and they offer a friendly yet efficient service.” Caroline Black, 02/13/2021
Direct And Indirect Fillings
There are two main types of filling:
- Direct fillings: Used when the dentist removes the cavity and immediately applies a tooth-coloured resin to the tooth. Following this, the dentist will shape, cure and polish the filling.
- Indirect fillings: These use a laboratory method to take the dental impression; the dentist will remove the cavity and then take an impression of the teeth using special putty, which is then sent to the lab to be custom-made for the patient. The filling in this instance will be similar to a traditional one. However, it will be cured in a particular way for better wear resistance. The lab can add custom features such as glazing or tooth shade matching.
The main difference between the two is that one is placed immediately, and the other is placed on a second appointment. Indirect fillings offer a more durable, better-fitting result at a cost and a slower pace.
Types Of Tooth Fillings
There are several dental filling materials for patients to choose from, each with its benefits.
Patients have the choice of gold, porcelain, silver amalgam or tooth-coloured plastic (composite resin fillings).
But how do you know which type is the best for you? Often, it can be down to the patient’s choice.
However, the extent of the decay, cost and our dentist’s recommendations all assist in finding the best choice for you.
Comparing Filling Types, Benefits And Limitations
If there’s one thing we understand better than most, it’s that patients like to be educated on the types of treatment available and then, with our recommendation, have the freedom to decide on their course of care.
So, we’ve created the below comparison table to highlight the benefits of each filling type, so you can have a good idea of what to expect before coming in for your appointment.
Visiting Our Practice From Chelsea
From Chelsea to our clinic in Maida Vale, it is a short 24-minute tube journey using the District/Circle and Bakerloo lines. Our clinic is based a short five-minute walk from Maida Vale tube station.
If you plan to drive to our practice from Chelsea, it’s only three miles away and typically takes around 16 minutes.
Paid parking is available using ParkBee on Lanark Road (the road right next to the practice). We are a two-minute walk from Maida Vale tube station for public transport users.
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