Everyday & preventive
Tooth-coloured fillings
When decay does get in, a tooth-coloured filling repairs it discreetly — bonded to the tooth and matched to its shade, so the repair doesn’t announce itself every time you smile.
River stone — smooth and natural-toned; a gap quietly filled.
A repair that blends in
Modern fillings are tooth-coloured composite, bonded directly to the tooth rather than wedged in like the old silver ones. They look natural and preserve more of your own tooth.
Matched to your tooth
The composite is shaded to your own enamel and built up in layers, so a filling on a visible tooth doesn’t show.
Replacing old silver fillings
Old amalgam fillings can be swapped for tooth-coloured ones — often worth doing when they’re worn, leaking or you’d simply rather they didn’t show.
Honest first: if a tooth is too broken down for a filling to last, we’ll tell you a crown is the better bet rather than patching it twice.
When a filling is the answer
Fillings handle the everyday repairs that keep a tooth going. It’s worth being seen if you notice any of these:
A new cavity
Decay caught early is a small, quick filling — left longer it grows towards the nerve and a bigger job.
A chipped or worn tooth
Small chips and worn edges can often be rebuilt with bonded composite in a single visit.
Old fillings showing their age
Worn, stained or leaking old fillings can be replaced before they let decay back in underneath.
A filling only lasts if what’s underneath is sound — part of the visit is checking there’s no bigger problem hiding beneath an old repair.
What to expect
Most fillings are a single, straightforward appointment.
- 1Step one
Numb if needed
The tooth is numbed for comfort — very small fillings sometimes need nothing at all.
- 2Step two
Remove the decay
We clean out the decay and prepare the tooth, keeping as much healthy tooth as possible.
- 3Step three
Build it up
Tooth-coloured composite is bonded in and built up in layers to rebuild the tooth’s shape.
- 4Step four
Shape & polish
We shape it to your bite and polish it so it feels and looks like your own tooth.
What it costs
Fillings are priced by size and the tooth involved, and they’re on the price list. Most health funds cover them well, we claim on the spot, and eligible children can be bulk-billed under CDBS.
Health fund rebates
All major Australian funds accepted and claimed on the spot through HICAPS — you settle only the gap.
Interest-free options
Larger treatment can be spread over time rather than paid upfront — just ask.
No surprise additions
Your quote covers the plan agreed. If something changes clinically, we discuss it before it affects the cost.
Benefits
Why consider it
- Composite resin is matched to blend with your natural tooth colour.
- Can restore a tooth affected by decay, chips or wear.
- Designed to rebuild tooth structure and function.
- A common, tooth-conserving way to repair minor damage.
Recovery
Aftercare & recovery
Fillings set straight away, so you can usually eat once any numbness wears off.
- Wait until numbness fades before eating to avoid biting your cheek or tongue.
- Mild sensitivity to hot or cold can occur for a short time.
- Contact the clinic if your bite feels high or uneven.
- Keep up regular brushing and cleaning between teeth.
- Avoid very hard foods that could chip the filling.
General guidance only — your dentist will give you instructions specific to your treatment and circumstances.
Meet your dentist
Dr Sumaiya Pathan
Dr Sumaiya Pathan brings more than 10 years of Australian clinical experience, having cared for patients across both metropolitan and regional communities — from Sydney to Broken Hill and across metropolitan Melbourne. That range matters: it teaches you to be thorough, and to treat the person rather than just the tooth.
She provides the full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments, and is known for a gentle, unhurried approach — taking the time to explain every option clearly, including the option to wait where that is clinically reasonable.
Cover & claiming
We accept all major health funds
We’re a HICAPS practice, so you claim on the spot and settle only the gap on the day. Allura Dental is also a participating nib No Gap dentist and First Choice provider, for eligible nib Extras members. That network is nib’s preferred provider arrangement for dental, so an nib Extras policy goes further here. Eligible children can be bulk-billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and interest-free payment options are available.
… and every other Australian fund.
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In line with AHPRA advertising guidelines, we don’t publish ratings or reproduce reviews about clinical treatment on our own site.
Questions
Tooth-Coloured Fillings FAQs
Do white fillings last as long as silver ones?
For most everyday fillings, yes — modern composites are strong and bond directly to the tooth. Very large fillings on heavily-loaded back teeth are the exception, where a crown sometimes lasts better; we’ll give you an honest recommendation for your tooth.
Does getting a filling hurt?
The tooth is numbed, so the appointment itself is comfortable, and small fillings sometimes need no anaesthetic at all. There can be mild sensitivity for a day or two afterwards, which settles.
Can I replace my old silver fillings with white ones?
Yes — old amalgam fillings can be swapped for tooth-coloured composite, which many people prefer for appearance. It’s especially worth it when the old filling is worn, cracked or leaking; we’ll advise whether replacing is warranted or best left alone.
Will the filling match my tooth?
We shade the composite to your own enamel and build it in layers, so a well-placed filling blends in. On front teeth in particular, matching the shade is part of the job.
Are fillings covered by my health fund?
Fillings are among the best-covered items on most extras policies, and we claim on the spot through HICAPS so you settle only any gap. Eligible children can be bulk-billed under Medicare’s CDBS.
Related
You may also be considering
Check-ups & Cleaning
The regular visit that catches decay while it’s still a small filling.
Crowns & Bridges
When a tooth is too broken down for a filling to last.
Children’s Dentistry & CDBS
Gentle fillings for children, bulk-billed for eligible kids.
Cost & Pricing
How our fees work, health-fund claiming and interest-free options.
This page is general information, not dental advice. Individual suitability — and the results achievable in your case — can only be assessed by a registered dentist in person. Outcomes vary between patients.
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