Type of dental fillings

At Lotus Smiles we use mercury-free fillings which means that we won’t repair your teeth with old style silver amalgam which contains a mixture of silver, copper, tin and mercury.
As a great cosmetic alternative, we use composite resin fillings. They’re durable and because they’re naturally white in colour, they’re more aesthetically pleasing than amalgam fillings. They’re popular with Sunbury dentists and patients alike because being tooth coloured, they leave your smile looking flawless.
Because composite resin fillings are bonded to the tooth, they can provide a more secure solution than amalgam fillings. The resin is hardened in just a few seconds using a special curing light that’s shone into the mouth.
For anyone who hates the sound of drills, a composite resin filling is an ideal choice. Because minimal drilling is required, composite resin fillings also preserve the maximum amount of the tooth.
We’re so confident about the quality of our dental fillings, that you’ll be pleased to know that we guarantee them for up to a year. So, don’t put off having your tooth filled any longer!
After you’ve had your tooth filled by one of our Sunbury dentists, you’ll be given some aftercare instructions before leaving the clinic. Although composite resin fillings are hardened by the time you leave the clinic, the full effects of the anaesthetic may still not have worn off.
Our advice is to refrain from drinking or eating until the numbness has gone. This will help avoid dropping any liquids or food down yourself or suffering a scald.
If you need tooth fillings in Sunbury, then book online or call Lotus Smiles on (03) 8732 7377. LGBT friendly and with wheelchair access, you’ll feel totally at ease in our warm and welcoming clinic.