A filling, commonly known as a filling, is nothing more than a material designed to restore the tissues of a tooth. It is applied after it has been damaged by decay or other factors. And what types of tooth fillings there are and what cost is involved - please see the article.

 

A tooth filling in the UK, which is exactly what?

A filling is a material that restores removed tooth tissue. A filling is necessary if the tooth is damaged by decay or if the crown is slightly chipped.

Exposed tissues are associated not only with an aesthetic problem, but above all with pain. They are very susceptible to high and low temperatures, acids contained in, among other things, jumps and citrus, as well as pressure. That is not all - untreated caries has very serious consequences.

You can read more about this in our article - Decayed teeth a danger to the health of the whole body.

Before the dentist places the filling, he or she must clean the bacteria-infested area. Only afterwards will the tooth be filled with a material, usually composite.

And how do you deal with a toothache if you can't get to the dentist at the moment? Your best bet is to call us as soon as possible, and in the meantime use one of the methods outlined in our material - Home remedies for toothache.

Filling a tooth in the UK - types of fillings in the UK

The application of a specific filling depends on the damage to the tooth, but also on the individual requirements of the patient, e.g. allergies to certain materials. Currently, composite fillings are most commonly used.

However, especially if you are older, you may still have an amalgam filling in your mouth. What can you do in this situation? You can find out in our material - Are amalgam fillings with mercury hazardous to health?

As we mentioned the most popular tooth filling in the UK is a composite fillingmore specifically, composite resin. It is often used for large cavities and is colour-matched to the tooth colour. The lifespan of such a filling is between 3 and 10 years.

It may also be the case that your dentist will give you a temporary filling. You can read more about this in our article "Temporary fillings in the UK - when they are used and how much they cost"..

How much does a tooth filling cost in the UK?

The answer to this question depends on the destruction of the tooth by decay. It may be that root canal treatment is necessary before the dentist can place a filling. Indications for root canal treatment include advanced caries that has already entered the pulp of the tooth, causing infection. More on this subject in the material - Root canal treatment in the UK doesn't have to cost a fortune.

The seal itself is not a major expense, the price of a composite filling in our practice is between £130 and £140 or £170 for a composite tooth restoration. You have to reckon with higher costs if the aforementioned root canal treatment is necessary. You will find an exact price list here.

But rest assured! At our practice, you can take advantage of an instalment system that will allow you to spread the cost of treatment in instalments that are convenient for you. Importantly, the first 12 months are zero interest (beyond 12 months the interest rate is 7.9%). The scheme is 100% secure and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 619628).

If you want to learn more about this topic we invite you to read our article "Teeth on credit: dental treatment on hire purchase" or call us.