Fillings

Dental caries is a demineralisation of the tooth surface caused by bacteria in the mouth.  The cavities are the result of prolonged loss of minerals, like calcium and phosphate, from enamel and dentine.  At this early stage, minerals can be replaced with the help of fluoride and which can strengthen the tooth.  If minerals are lost, a hole (cavity) forms in the tooth and a filling is required to repair the damage.  When repairing teeth, we mainly use composite resin ‘white’ fillings, but also still perform amalgam ‘silver’ fillings, when required.