A cavity, or a piece of tooth broken off?
That can be restored well, tooth-coloured and keeping as much healthy tooth as possible.
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What may be happening
Decay often develops unnoticed for a long time. Early signs are sensitivity to cold or sweet things, dark spots or a rough edge. Old fillings can also leak or break over time. The earlier we treat, the smaller the filling.
How we approach it
Diagnosis
We check how deep the decay goes and decide what the tooth really needs.
Conserving the tooth
We only remove what’s damaged.
The right material
Smaller defects get tooth-coloured composite, larger ones a precisely fitted ceramic inlay.
Replacing amalgam
On request, we replace old amalgam fillings with tooth-coloured materials.
Your questions
Treatment
Composite or ceramic?
It depends on the size of the defect. Composite suits small to medium fillings and is done in one appointment. Ceramic inlays suit larger defects and are especially strong.
Comfort
Does a filling hurt?
We numb the tooth beforehand if needed. It may be a little sensitive for a day or two afterwards.
Timing
How long does it take?
A composite filling is usually done in one appointment. A ceramic inlay usually takes two.
Cost
What does insurance cover?
Statutory insurance covers necessary fillings at the standard level. For higher-grade composite fillings or ceramic inlays you pay the difference, and we agree that in writing beforehand.
Have the tooth checked
The earlier, the smaller the filling.