Filling Replacements in Basingstoke
Dental fillings are designed to protect and restore teeth that have been damaged by decay, but they do not last forever. Over time, fillings can wear down, chip, crack, or leak around the margins. Replacing old or failing fillings protects your tooth from deeper decay and restores a natural, seamless appearance.
Why Fillings Need Replacing
Every day, dental fillings endure immense pressure from biting and chewing. Over years of use, microscopic gaps can develop between the filling and the tooth enamel (micro-leakage). This allows bacteria and food particles to sneak underneath, creating recurrent decay that cannot be cleaned with brushing alone.
Additionally, traditional silver amalgam fillings expand and contract with temperature changes, which can put stress on the natural tooth structure and cause hairline fractures in the surrounding enamel.
Types of Modern Filling Replacements
We offer durable, mercury-free, tooth-coloured restorations that blend invisibly with your natural enamel. Composite resin fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, reinforcing weakened enamel.
For larger cavities where more than half the tooth structure is missing, laboratory-milled ceramic inlays or onlays offer supreme strength and longevity.
What to Expect During a Filling Replacement
We begin with a thorough examination and digital X-rays to assess the underlying tooth structure. The old filling material is gently and cleanly removed under local anaesthetic. The area is sterilised, and the new tooth-coloured restoration is precisely bonded and polished to match your natural bite.
Common Signs & Symptoms
How Hampshire Dental Care Can Help
We provide targeted, evidence-based treatments designed to resolve the root cause of your concern and protect your oral health.
Tooth-Coloured Composite Fillings
Mercury-free aesthetic composite resin precisely matched to your natural tooth shade from £179.
Ceramic Inlays & Onlays
Custom lab-crafted porcelain restorations designed for large cavities requiring maximum structural durability.
Protective Ceramic Crowns
Full-coverage crowns for teeth with extensive previous amalgam fillings that have developed structural fractures.
Prevention & Long-Term Care Tips
- Have your existing fillings checked during routine 6-month dental check-ups
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily between filled teeth
- Avoid biting hard non-food objects like pens or bottle caps
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about filling replacements and available treatments at our Basingstoke clinic.
Ready to restore your smile?
Book a comprehensive consultation with our experienced dental team at Hampshire Dental Care. Free on-site parking available.