Dental Fillings in Mirrabooka

Tooth-coloured fillings offer a range of benefits that make them a preferred choice over traditional metal fillings. Here’s why many patients choose this modern solution:

• Virtually Invisible Appearance – The composite material is designed to match the shade of your natural teeth. This means the fillings are nearly undetectable when you talk, smile or laugh.
• Less Time in the Dental Chair – Since composite fillings bond directly to the tooth, it’s a quicker and more comfortable procedure than getting a traditional amalgam filling.
• Preserves More of Your Natural Tooth – Unlike amalgam fillings, which require more removal of healthy tooth structure, composite fillings allow for a more conservative approach. This helps keep your natural tooth stronger.
• Strength and Durability – The layered application process creates a sturdy, long-lasting restoration that resists wear and tear over time. Plus, composite fillings are less likely to cause fractures compared to metal fillings.
• Reduced Sensitivity to Hot and Cold – Because the composite material bonds tightly to the tooth, it helps protect against temperature-related sensitivity. You can enjoy hot coffee or ice cream without discomfort. 
• No Risk of Metal Leaks or Expansion – Unlike metal fillings, which can expand and contract with temperature changes, composite fillings stay stable and reduce the risk of cracks and leaks over time.

Because the composite material can be made to match the colour of the tooth it is repairing; it is often ideal for cosmetic use. If you have gaps, chips, cracks or fractures in your teeth, cosmetic bonding is a great way to solve these issues—and the procedure can usually be done in just one visit to the dental clinic.

We recommend that you:

Keep up with good home care by brushing at least twice and flossing once a day. Don’t put off biannual visits to the dentist for check-ups and cleans to ensure that your filling is holding up and that the rest of your mouth is healthy.

Tooth-coloured fillings placed at our Mirrabooka, WA, dental clinic can last a good number of years if you take good care of your teeth. Use common sense, and don’t chew on ice or use your teeth as tools to protect against damage.

The only possible drawback to tooth-coloured fillings is that sometimes sensitivity occurs, but this usually dissipates within a week or two.

We invite you to call Western Smiles Dental Care if you have a sensitive tooth that might need a cavity treatment, or if you would like to have an amalgam filling replaced with a more aesthetically pleasing tooth-coloured filling. 

Treatment outcomes vary between individuals. Your dentist will discuss what results are realistic for your circumstances. Treatment timelines depend on patient suitability and clinical needs. Your dentist will confirm your expected treatment timeframe.

We warmly welcome new patients.