Dental Fillings at Quest Dental

Shade-matched to blend seamlessly with your smile and typically requiring less tooth removal than silver amalgam fillings, white fillings are mercury-free and can help reduce sensitivity.

Unlike traditional options, a white filling won’t corrode and is less likely to stain over time, making it the ideal modern solution for dental decay, protecting your tooth for up to 15 years.

Our white tooth fillings rebuild broken and chipped teeth and restore decayed and cracked teeth in as little as one appointment.

Call 01473 597527. Same-day emergency appointments are available for patients with damaged or lost fillings who need repair. Book online. 

We’re open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday at Great Colman St, Ipswich IP4 2AA. 

Dental filling costs

Our private dentists in Ipswich ensure our dental fillings are among the most competitive in Suffolk.

Indicative prices only. 

Repairing cavities with white fillings

White composite fillings are a leading choice for treating cavities in Suffolk patients, not just because they’re discreet and tooth-coloured, but also because they’re strong and long-lasting. But the fact that they are shade-matched to blend with your smile means they’re a great choice for front teeth and visible biting surfaces.

Repairing cavities with white fillings is also much more straightforward. Because composite bonds directly to the tooth, they help reinforce the remaining structure once decay has been removed.

The application process enables a more conservative approach, allowing our dentists to preserve more healthy tooth tissue than traditional filling materials like silver. Composite is mercury-free, doesn’t corrode and is less likely to cause temperature-related sensitivity.

Ignoring cavities allows tooth decay to progress from the enamel into the dentin and pulp, causing severe pain and toothache that can lead to permanent tooth damage, infections, or potential tooth loss. Call 01473 597527 to book today.

Why choose Quest Dental?

  • Same-day emergency appointment when you need one
  • Appointments that work around your schedule
  • Combined family appointments to save time
  • Convenient Saturday appointments that don’t disrupt the week
  • Dentists trained for nervous or uncooperative children
  • Quick check-up times you can squeeze into a lunch break
  • Monthly membership plans for the family to save money
  • Conveniently located in Ipswich town centre

What to expect during the filling process

At Quest Dental in Ipswich, some of our dentists have been placing dental fillings for over 20 years. Whether you have a small or large cavity, our dentists can quickly, easily and painlessly repair the decay and restore the tooth with natural-looking, tooth-coloured fillings.

  1. We’ll examine the tooth and confirm the extent of the decay.
  2. The decayed portion of the tooth is gently cleaned away.
  3. The composite is added in thin layers and shaped to restore the tooth’s natural form.
  4. Each layer is set with a specialised light, and the filling is polished and adjusted to ensure your bite feels smooth and natural.

Most composite fillings are completed in a single visit, and you can usually resume eating and drinking once the numbness wears off.

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Guide to composite fillings

It is a mixture of tooth-coloured plastic and glass particles; most used for fillings and composite bonding.

White fillings are popular with our patients as they are more aesthetically pleasing than traditional silver fillings. They are a closer match to your teeth's natural shade and require less drilling than traditional fillings.

An alternative to white fillings is silver fillings – an amalgam of mercury, copper and tin. These are still great choices because they are resilient; however, many find them less aesthetically pleasing than white fillings.

  • Tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods
  • Pain when biting down or chewing
  • A visible hole, dark spot, or rough area on a tooth
  • Food is getting trapped between teeth more than usual
  • A chipped or broken edge that catches your tongue
  • A lost or worn filling causing sensitivity or sharpness

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“Was super nervous about my fillings, but they made me feel super comfortable and constantly checked on me to make sure I was okay before, during and after the process.” Keiche, Ipswich

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