A filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay, removing the affected material and rebuilding the tooth with a tooth-coloured composite. We price by tooth and number of surfaces treated, so a small filling costs less than a larger one. Treating decay early, before it spreads, means a smaller filling and a simpler visit.
A filling repairs a tooth after decay has been removed, rebuilding its shape and function with a tooth-coloured composite material. It suits anyone with a cavity found at a check-up, or a tooth that’s become sensitive or visibly damaged. The sooner it’s treated, the smaller the filling needed.
We check the extent of the decay, taking an X-ray if needed to see how far it reaches.
The decayed part of the tooth is removed, numbing the area with local anaesthetic first if needed.
The tooth-coloured composite is built up in layers and shaped to match your natural bite.
The finished filling is polished and checked against your bite before you leave.
| Treatment | From | Member price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incisor / canine composite filling | £185 | £148 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. The price rises with the number of surfaces filled. |
| Premolar composite filling | £225 | £180 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. The price rises with the number of surfaces filled. |
| Molar composite filling | £225 | £180 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. The price rises with the number of surfaces filled. |
| Glass ionomer restoration | £195 | £156 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. |
Membership plans cover routine care and cut 20% off most other treatment. See Membership & Pricing to find the right plan.
It depends on the size and location of the filling. Smaller fillings sometimes don’t need one, while larger fillings are usually done under local anaesthetic so the area is numbed before we begin.
A well-placed composite filling can last many years with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, though how long depends on its size, location and how it’s cared for.
Composite is tooth-coloured and blends in with your natural teeth, while glass ionomer releases fluoride and is sometimes used for fillings closer to the gumline or in areas with less bite pressure.
Yes. Fillings can wear down or come loose over time, so we check them at your routine examinations and replace them if needed.
A custom-made cap, restoring a damaged tooth’s strength.
From £895 porcelain bonded crown (full gold is priced on application)
Infection cleared, your natural tooth saved where possible.
From £645 incisor/canine root canal (molar rises to £785)
A full picture of your oral health, in one visit.
From £90 new patient consultation
A custom fit, made from an impression of your own teeth.
From £120 custom-fitted sports mouthguard
Amalgam is the silver filling made of mercury and other metals. UK guidance finds no evidence existing ones harm health, or reason to replace sound ones unless you react to them. Limits on new ones are environmental.
A cavity is a hole that tooth decay can leave in a tooth. Once there is a hole, the NHS says you will probably need a filling. Decay caught before a hole forms can be reversed. See a dentist rather than waiting.
Restorative dentistry means repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing ones. It includes fillings, crowns, root canals, gum disease care, bridges, dentures and implants. Your dentist can explain which suit you.
The sooner a cavity is treated, the smaller the filling needed. Book online or call the practice.
