Tooth-Coloured Cosmetic Fillings in Amman

What is cosmetic fillings?

Cosmetic (composite) fillings are tooth-coloured fillings used to treat decay and repair small chips. They are built up in layers in a shade matched to your teeth, so they barely show. Old dark fillings can also be replaced with them when they are worn or have decay underneath.

When might you need cosmetic fillings?

• New decay
• An old dark or worn filling
• A small chip on the edge of a tooth

What does the service include?

• Treating decay with tooth-coloured fillings
• Replacing old dark fillings
• Repairing small chips on tooth edges
• Shade matching to your teeth

How is cosmetic fillings done, step by step?

1. The decay is removed and the tooth cleaned.
2. The filling is built up in layers in a shade matched to your teeth.
3. It is shaped and polished in the same visit.

What's the difference between a cosmetic filling and an old dark filling?

A cosmetic filling is tooth-coloured and bonds to the tooth, while old dark fillings are metal and silver in colour. An exam shows whether replacing an old filling would help you.

When do I need a crown instead of a filling?

When a tooth has lost a large part of its structure, or after a root canal on a back tooth, because a very large filling may not protect the tooth from cracking.

After treatment: care tips

• You can eat once the numbness wears off.
• Mild sensitivity to cold can last a few days.
• Tell the clinic if the filling feels high when you bite.
• Brushing, flossing and check-ups protect the filling and the tooth around it.

Common questions about cosmetic fillings