Composite resin is a tooth-coloured material that is bonded directly to the tooth surface, matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth before application. The result is a restoration that is virtually invisible once in place and requires less removal of healthy tooth structure than older filling materials, meaning more of your natural tooth is preserved.
A filling becomes necessary when decay has damaged the tooth and the affected area needs to be cleaned and restored. The sooner it is treated the better. What starts as a small cavity can progress, if left, into something that requires root canal treatment or extraction. A filling caught early is one of the most cost-effective treatments in dentistry.
At Globe Dental we also carry out composite replacements for patients with older restorations they would like updated. If you have fillings you are unhappy with, this is worth discussing at your next appointment.Full pricing is published on our fees page.
Composite resin is shade-matched to your surrounding teeth before it is applied, producing a restoration that is virtually indistinguishable from the natural tooth once in place. For fillings in visible areas this matters considerably. Most patients find nobody can tell they have had a filling done at all.
Because composite bonds directly to the tooth, less healthy enamel needs to be removed during preparation compared to older filling materials. Preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible is always the better long-term outcome. The more of the original tooth that remains, the stronger it stays over time.
As a private practice, Globe Dental can offer filling appointments considerably faster than NHS waiting times in the Nantwich area. If you have a suspected cavity or a tooth that needs attention, getting it seen promptly makes a real difference to the complexity and cost of treatment further down the line.
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Book a consultation at our Nantwich practice. We will listen to what you want to achieve, examine your teeth, and talk you through the options that suit you best.
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At Globe Dental, composite resin is our standard filling material regardless of where in the mouth the tooth sits. Every filling is carried out by a GDC-registered dentist under the clinical leadership of Dr Kolade Orungbemi (GDC: 104618) and Dr Yetunde Orungbemi (GDC: 104686).
We publish our filling costs clearly so you know what to expect before you book. There are no unexpected charges and your dentist confirms the fee before treatment begins. We would rather be upfront about costs from the outset than have patients put off treatment because they are unsure what things are going to cost.
If you have older fillings you are unhappy with, we can assess them and discuss whether replacement with composite is appropriate. In some cases where an existing restoration is worn or failing, updating it is also the clinically right course of action. Your dentist will give you an honest view on whether replacement is genuinely worthwhile rather than recommending it for its own sake.
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