Fillings
◆
At Ozone Clinics, dental fillings are used to repair teeth damaged by decay or minor fractures, restoring natural shape, strength, and bite function. After gently removing the affected area, your dentist seals the cavity with a durable material such as tooth‑coloured composite or traditional amalgam, helping to prevent further decay and sensitivity. Fillings can relieve pain when biting, reduce hot/cold or sweet sensitivity, and protect the tooth from worsening damage that could lead to root canal treatment. Regular check-ups are essential, as early decay often has no symptoms and is best treated promptly and conservatively.
Types of Fillings in Ozone Clinics :
Composite white fillings
Composite or synthetic white fillings are popular because of their natural appearance and strength. They typically last up to five years.
A composite filling will be matched to the colour of your teeth as closely as possible. They are almost impossible to detect and are an excellent replacement for stained, chipped or leaking fillings.
Amlgam fillings :
Dental amalgam fillings have been used to fill teeth for over 150 years. They are made of a combination of a few metals including silver, tin, copper and mercury.
They are a low-cost filling mostly used for large cavities in back molars because of their colour. An amalgam filling will darken over time but can last many years before it needs replacing, typically between 10 and 15 years.