Dental Fillings and Restorations Bentleigh East
Located near East Bentleigh and require Dental Fillings & Restorations?
We provide top quality fillings and restorations that give you the smile you deserve.
Our fillings are carefully created with precision. At eDentist we are fully equipped to deliver results that look and feel great. Providing you with excellent care is our number one priority when creating your beautiful smile. Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its optimal shape, appearance and function.
Improve The Cosmetic Appearance Of Your Teeth
Quick Treatment Times
Additional Stability For A Tooth That Has Already Been Weakened
High quality and affordable Dental Fillings — based in Bentleigh East.
Dental fillings are used to fill tooth cavities and grooves so that tooth structure is restored for healthy dental function. Chewing requires strong teeth and so teeth damaged by cavities or fractures are vulnerable to tooth decay, infection, breakage and loss.
If left untreated the damaged tooth may fall out or need root canal treatment to prevent infection from spreading through the root canals. Dental fillings seal the tooth and prevent the onset of tooth decay and infection that may cause gum disease and tooth loss.
Made from white composite resin, cement or porcelain, dental fillings include inlays placed within tooth structure to restore tooth strength. Traditionally, amalgam metal fillings were used but these are increasingly being replaced by mercury-free white composite or porcelain fillings. Modern dental fillings are tooth-coloured to preserve the natural colour and shape of teeth.
Contact us for all your dental fillings, restorations & general dentistry needs!
General Dental
We offer a wide range of general Dental Treatments, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic injectables, fillings & restorations at our clinic at 163 Ormond Road, Elwood.
Wisdom Teeth Removals
General tooth extractions & wisdom teeth removals to correct a problem or to prevent problems that may come up in the future. An impacted wisdom tooth or one that comes through at the wrong angle can be painful and cause infections, crowding or other dental problems if it's not treated.
Delivering 1400 white smiles per year with gentle hands for the last 50 years.
Bayside Dentists on Ormond Road represents everything “going to the dentist” is not. We have upgraded your dreaded dentist appointment and transformed it into a relaxing and calming visit.
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality care, unprecedented comfort, and service. Our clinic is dedicated to the needs of the entire family, including children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Patients come to Bayside Dentists, for comprehensive dentistry, which includes cosmetic, implant, and advanced restorative care.
Affordable Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, onlays or caps are designed to fit over the tooth cusp to partially or fully restore tooth structure. Teeth may become eroded by foods high in acids or sugar or worn down due to teeth grinding habits. Sports injuries and poor dental hygiene may also lead to damaged tooth enamel and tooth cusps.
Existing teeth that require treatment with dental crowns are first cleaned before the dental crown is fixed to restore tooth structure. Tooth restorations are bonded to the existing tooth structure with dental cement or resin to seal the tooth and prevent infection.
If left untreated damaged teeth may develop larger cavities that weaken tooth structure and expose the inner tooth dentin. Tooth decay and infection may set in causing tooth sensitivity and pain. The teeth can eventually rot and break or fall out. Emergency dental care may be required to extract a severely infected tooth and be followed by root canal treatment.
Having treatment with dental crowns ensures existing tooth structure is preserved and tooth extraction or loss is prevented. Dental crowns act to reinforce tooth structure and are also used to fill tooth gaps for straighter teeth.
Dental crowns enable healthy bite function and improve aesthetics for a fresh, bright smile. Where patients have lost teeth dental implants may be inserted as replacement tooth roots to anchor a dental crown. Alternatively, dental crowns may be used to anchor dental bridges that serve as a replacement for missing teeth.
Dental Procedures to Restore Lost Fillings and Crowns
The dental clinician may simply re-bond the crown with dental cement or resin if it has been located and brought to the appointment. However, if it is missing a new dental crown will need to be custom-made to fit over the damaged tooth.
Where fillings are lost the clinician will use either white dental composite or dental cement to fill the cavity to seal and reinforce the tooth. A local anaesthetic may be provided while the tooth is prepared for tooth restoration and during treatment for pain-free filling and crown care. Clinicians may use curing lights to speed up the dental bonding and setting process. CEREC technology is commonly used now for porcelain dental restorations.
Preventing dental filling and crown loss
Dental restorations, such as fillings and crowns, have a life expectancy of around ten years depending on the material used to create the restoration. New materials and technology are in development to improve dental restoration choices for patients.
Following dentist guidelines for tooth restoration is important. It should include careful flossing and avoidance of sticky foods that may pull out the filling, as well as continued regular dental hygiene to keep bacteria at bay.
Dental check-ups enable restorations to be monitored and restored as needed. Accessing emergency dental treatment when oral trauma occurs or if a dental restoration is damaged, broken or lost is also highly important. This allows early intervention so restorations may be restored or replaced for healthy dental function. Keeping dental appointments for fitting and maintenance of dental restorations is vital to preserve existing tooth structure.
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We have transformed 70,000's of smiles across Melbourne at our Elwood clinic. But don't take our word for it!
Why Choose Bayside Dentists?
Bayside Dentists, on 163 Ormond Road, is Elwood's most modern dental practice providing all aspects of dentistry at an affordable price. Originally set up to stop people going abroad for dental treatment, we have grown from strength to strength thanks to our many happy patients.
How long do dental fillings last?
On average, you can expect a metal filling to last for about 15 years before needing to be replaced, but the length of time can vary based on several factors, such as if you grind or clench your teeth. Tooth-colored fillings are made from a mixture of fine glass and plastic particles.
Which dental filling is best?
Composite fillings are an attractive option because they can be closely matched to the color of your teeth. However, composite fillings are more expensive than silver amalgam fillings and are not as durable. Ceramic fillings are made of porcelain and are a very aesthetically pleasing option that is also very durable.
What types of tooth filling are there?
Teeth can be filled with gold; porcelain; silver amalgam (which consists of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper); or tooth-colored, plastic, and materials called composite resin fillings.
How do dentists remove old fillings?
A High Volume Suction device will be used. This suction pulls all particles away from the tooth as the filling is being drilled out. Powdered charcoal and chlorella are placed in your mouth under the rubber dam.
According to the National Institutes of Health, 92% of adults in the United States between the ages of 20 and 64 years have had cavities in their permanent teeth. Each of these individuals has an average of 3.28 cavities.