Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are the simplest and easiest ways of fixing teeth that have small holes or cracks. Dental amalgam is a dental filling material used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. It has been used for more than 150 years in hundreds of millions of patients around the world.

Dental amalgam fillings are strong and long-lasting, so they are less likely to break than some other types of fillings.

Composite (white) dental fillings are natural looking and have improved greatly over the last few years in strength and durability.

Deciding what filling material to use to treat dental decay is a choice that must be made by you and your dentist depending on each individual case.

Match the aesthetics of natural teeth

Tooth fillings can prevent infection

Improved tooth functionality

Long lasting

 

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What is a White Filling?

New technological improvements in dentistry allow white or natural tooth coloured fillings to be utilised in rebuilding decayed and broken teeth. Our fillings are constructed from resin or composite and are long-lasting, very durable and robust.

These types of fillings can be applied both in the front or at the back of the mouth. They present a natural appearance to reclaim the strength and function of damaged teeth. Our dentist may build up cracked or chipped teeth with white fillings to restore the tooth. It can also be used for reshaping uneven teeth, closing the gaps between teeth and filling mouth cavities that have happened due to tooth decay.

White fillings are performed in one easy appointment. Firstly, we numb the area so that the procedure is comfortable. We then lightly remove the part of your tooth that has been broken and then restore the missing tooth structure with a filling. We shine a bright blue light on the filling which will strengthen the filling, making it very strong.

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October 9, 2026
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Outstanding practice. Atmosphere, expertise, efficiency all first class. Completely consistent. Courtesy and expertise first class by entire workforce. Never less than excellent service over several years now. I would add kindness shown by everyone.
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Tracy R
October 8, 2026
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Always warm and professional treatment.
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Sue C
October 8, 2026
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Both hygienist and dentist thorough and helpful. Very positive experience in spite of my anxiety around dentists!
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October 7, 2026
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Everyone at this practice is polite, attentive and professional. I was seen on time and all of the procedures were explained clearly. Highly recommend.
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Helen S
October 7, 2026
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I have been a patient at this practice for over 30 years. The current team are brilliant and I cannot paise them enough.
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Hazel C
October 7, 2026
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My family has been cared for by Sandown Dental Practice for over 30 years now and our treatment has always been excellent. Our Son first attended the dentist when he was very young and still attends the Sandown Dental Practice now. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, the dentists, receptionists and all the staff are kind and considerate. I cannot praise everyone highly enough. The standards of dentistry are very high and I would have no hesitation in recommending this practice to anybody.
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Deborah H
October 7, 2026
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Excellent patient care.Thank you.
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Falco
October 7, 2026
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Very calm and professional service
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Chris O
October 7, 2026
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Excellent service from friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Mark D
October 4, 2026
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Jessica is very reassuring and is very professional and I would recommend her to anyone as im a very anxious person when it comes to visiting the dentist
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Richard H
October 3, 2026
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As always very good
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Steve P
October 2, 2026
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Excellent professional service as always. Thank you.
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Rose J
October 2, 2026
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Excellent customer care and kind staff
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Adam P
October 2, 2026
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Difficult to rate a ‘dental’ experience but straight talking no nonsense care of teeth is what you get. One improvement- instead of filling out the forms all over again- how about ‘any changes from your last visit’?
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John T
October 1, 2026
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Brilliant reception by all staff. Kamilla explains everything very well and it's nice to chat with her about other topics.
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Rachel
September 30, 2026
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I was extremely nervous before my wisdom tooth extraction but both Kamila & her dental nurse were both patient & reassuring, fully explaining the procedure & recovery so I knew what to expect. Excellent service from Sandown Dental Practice as always.
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Mark R
September 30, 2026
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Appointment on time and received helpful advice on oral care staff their usual very caring and with great expertise
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Jan R
September 30, 2026
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Thank you for seeing me so quickly to refit my denture
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Anne A
September 30, 2026
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Excellent efficient friendly service as always.
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John M
September 26, 2026
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Very efficient service given by a very pleasant young lady