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General dentistry

A tooth-coloured filling repairs a cavity or small break so the tooth works and looks natural again. At Dentist @ Burswood most fillings take under an hour, with gentle numbing so you stay comfortable. We're close by for patients in Burswood, Belmont and East Perth.

Dentist examining a relaxed patient's teeth before a tooth-coloured filling
What it is

We remove the decayed part of the tooth and rebuild it with composite resin matched to your tooth colour. The material bonds to the tooth, which keeps more of your natural tooth in place than older silver fillings.

Who it's for

  • Small to medium cavities
  • Chipped or worn edges
  • Replacing old silver fillings
  • Sensitive teeth caused by decay
What to expect

01

Numb

A gentle local anaesthetic so you stay comfortable.

02

Clean out

We remove decay and prepare the tooth.

03

Rebuild

Composite is layered, shaped and set with a light.

04

Polish

We check your bite and polish it smooth.

Dentist examining a relaxed patient's teeth before a tooth-coloured filling
Benefits

Matches your natural tooth colour
Usually done in one visit
Keeps more natural tooth
Covered by most extras policies
FAQs

A well-cared-for composite filling usually lasts seven to ten years. Regular check-ups at Dentist @ Burswood help us spot wear early.

Related treatments

Health funds

Claim on the spot with HICAPS and only pay the gap. Payment plans are available too. We accept all major health insurers, including ahm, Defence Health, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Medicare CDBS, Australian Unity and more.

Medicare logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
Bupa logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
Medibank logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
HBF logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
NIB logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
HCF logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
Defence Health logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
GMHBA logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
CBHS logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood
HICAPS logo, accepted at Dentist @ Burswood