If you have any cavities or you’re diagnosed with tooth decay, you have several treatment options here at Glen Supreme Dental.
For decades, the dental profession treated tooth decay with metal amalgam fillings. This in-chair procedure began by cleaning teeth and removing decay. To restore a tooth, and prevent further decay, a mixture of copper, tin, silver and mercury are poured into your damaged tooth. This treatment strengthens your tooth, but its silver appearance made it an undesirable option.
As with many industries, the last part of the 20th Century experience a boom in dental technologies. During this time, traditional procedures were replaced by more advanced options. When it comes to tooth fillings, this advancement gives patients treatment options.
At Supreme Dental Care, our dentists utilise the latest innovations in teeth restoration. We offer patients a variety of treatment options for tooth fillings. The most popular being composite white fillings.
Unlike traditional fillings, compose white fillings are practically invisible. Created out of suspended glass particles within a durable resin matrix, this tooth filling option comes in a variety of shades. In most cases, we can create a shade to perfectly blend with surrounding teeth.
Composite white fillings are made to last. When installed, these fillings bond directly with your tooth to perfectly support its function. Our dentists typically recommend composite white fillings for many restorative procedures, such as filling a cavity or fixing a chipped tooth.
There are three primary methods used in tooth filling procedures, which include:
If you’re suffering from tooth pain or have questions about tooth fillings, call (03) 9802 0198 and book your appointment with one of our friendly dentists today! With over 40 years of combined experience, our dentists in Glen Waverley proudly serve our local and surrounding communities.
At Supreme Dental Care, we accept all insurance with HICAPS. We’re a preferred practice for Medibank, HCF and smile.com.
Along with insurance, we accept cash, credit card and government vouchers, such as CDBS, DVA and TAC.
Supreme Dental Care is conveniently located in Glen Waverley and within walking distance from Pinewood Shopping Village. We have on site parking for our patients.