Dental fillings are placed to restore teeth to function and appearance after trauma, caries removal or tooth wear.
A tooth filling can be separated into two categories (silver-coloured or tooth-coloured); however, we no longer place silver-coloured fillings at our clinic. Tooth-coloured material science is improving all the time. Our composite tooth filling materials have the same, if not better, strength than the old silver-coloured fillings, and have the advantage of bonding to and supporting the existing tooth structure.
Benefits of Getting Dental Fillings
Tooth fillings are most often carried out as part of the restorative process for caries treatment. They are intended to restore your tooth’s function, made to resemble your natural teeth, and prevent the decayed lesion from growing.
Dental fillings can also be used to restore defects in teeth caused by trauma or tooth wear. Again, this typically offers several benefits – relief from pain, restoration of function, and improved aesthetics.
Tooth Filling Process
Our professional team of dentists will discuss all the pros, cons and costs of your treatment needs. If dental fillings are required, they will usually be under local anaesthesia. This is a numbing agent for the tooth or area in question. Our clinic always applies a surface numbing gel before giving the local anaesthetic injection to give almost pain-free analgesia. If you have any concerns regarding analgesia, please do let us know so that we can make the experience as anxiety-free as possible.
Our dentist will then prepare your tooth for the filling. This means removing any decay or debris with dental drills and hand instruments. You won’t feel any pain, but you may experience a slight vibration during the drill procedure.
Tooth-coloured dental fillings involve several stages and require a clean and dry tooth. The dentist will apply an etching gel, which is washed off after a waiting period. Then, a bonding layer is applied and ‘set’ with the light-curing machine. Lastly, the filling is placed in layers and set as it goes. It is then polished, and the bite is checked. It is ready to use right away; however, it is always advisable to wait until your numbing wears off before eating or drinking.
Dental Filling Cost in Singapore
The dental filling price in Singapore depends on several factors, including the complexity and size of the filling. The fee range for a tooth-coloured filling is $80.25-$171.20. We always encourage you to meet with our dentist for a consultation and a discussion of your particular needs and treatment costs.
