If you’re wondering whether you need a dental filling, inlay, or onlay, let’s break it down…
- Dental fillings in Northampton: The quick fix for cavities – If you have a small tooth cavity, then a filling is your best friend. It can plug the hole, prevent further decay and restore and protect the tooth. Fillings can be made from silver amalgam or composite tooth-coloured resin for a seamless look.
- Inlays and onlays: The heavy-duty protectors – Sometimes cavities get a little too ambitious and create holes that are too large for conventional fillings to plug. This is where inlays and onlays can help. Inlays fit snugly inside the tooth’s cusp (the raised part). Onlays cover part of the tooth, acting as a partial crown. Unlike conventional fillings, which are mixed by the dentist and then applied, inlays and onlays are typically custom-fabricated or milled from durable porcelain, making them stronger than standard tooth fillings.
Don’t worry if it isn’t clear what type of filling you need, we’ll walk you through your options when you visit.