| Dental fillings fill holes in teeth - David uses the latest proven techniques to repair teeth | 
|  | Holes are caused by decay, wear, or trauma |  |  | Fillings repair the structure of a damaged tooth - to help restore function, strength and appearance | 
|  | Fillings can be metal or tooth-coloured |  |  | Using a thin rubber sheet around the teeth allows David to place the fillings optimally and safely |  |  | Fillings can be put in directly or indirectly - Great attention to detail ensures a predictable result
|  |  | Direct fillings are put into the hole in the tooth by the dentist - using a soft material that then sets hard |  | 
| Indirect fillings (called inlays or onlays) are made outside of the mouth (either by machine or in a laboratory by a dental technologist) the dentist then glues the filling into the hole | 
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| DIRECT FILLING | INDIRECT FILLING | | For smaller holes | For bigger holes | | Lower cost | Higher cost | | 1 visit | 2 or more visits | | Composite resin ('plastic'), silver amalgam | Ceramic / porcelain, composite resin, gold |
David can help you decide if a Direct or Indirect filling is more suitable |
