We at Lamb Street Medical and Dental are here to help with your filings. It is essential to catch decay in its early stages in order to minimise the damage to your tooth. We are often able to treat and manage decay in its early stages with a simple tooth coloured filling. However, as the decay progresses to a larger area, we may require more complex treatment, such as a crown or root canal treatment.

What are some signs that you need a filling?
One of the best ways to find out if you need a filling or not, is to come in and see one of our dentists. We use both visual cues under magnification and X-rays to work out the size and the extent of the decay. Once we determine that a filling is required, we will carefully remove the decay and restore the tooth with a tooth coloured filling.

Here are some common signs that you may require a filling:
- Sensitivity to cold, hot, sweet or acidic foods or drinks
- A chipped or broken tooth
- A discoloured or darkened tooth

If you notice any of these signs and want to know if you need a filling or not, feel free to give us a call on 9008 6363 and one of our dentists can take a look for you.