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Check and explain
We look at the tooth, show you what we see, and explain whether a filling is the right fix or if a crown or root canal would serve you better. Nothing starts until you have the quote.
See your visit journeyTreatments
Treat decay with a tooth coloured filling in Dandenong while keeping as much healthy tooth as we reasonably can. Fresh Smile explains where this material will last well, when a crown may be the stronger option, and you receive a written quote before we start.
In this visit
This visit includes checking the tooth, removing the decay, and restoring it with tooth coloured material where it is likely to last well. You receive a written quote and a clear explanation before treatment begins.
We look at the tooth, show you what we see, and explain whether a filling is the right fix or if a crown or root canal would serve you better. Nothing starts until you have the quote.
See your visit journeyRemove decay, then place tooth coloured material in layers. We aim to keep as much healthy tooth as we can, and match the shade so it sits quietly with the rest of the smile.
See your visit journeyWhat to expect once numbness wears off, when to eat, and when to call if something does not feel right. Sensitivity for a few days is common; sharp pain that will not settle is not.
Read FAQsFor adults
A tooth coloured filling in Dandenong repairs a cavity or a broken edge so the tooth can work again. Fresh Smile uses tooth coloured material where it will last, keeps as much healthy tooth as we reasonably can, and does not start until you have agreed the written quote. Parents who book this after a hygiene visit stay informed about whether a crown would be the stronger option.
Fillings suit decay that has gone through enamel, a chipped edge, or an old filling that has leaked. Very large holes, cracks down the root, or teeth that already have several big restorations may need a crown instead.
If the nerve is infected, a filling alone will not settle the pain. That path is explained on our root canal and extractions page.
Local anaesthetic is used when the tooth needs it. Decay is removed, the filling is placed and shaped to your bite, then polished. Most visits take around 45 minutes, longer if more than one surface is involved.
Tell us if you are nervous. We explain before we touch, pause if you need a breather, and check the bite before you leave so the filling does not feel high.
You receive a written quote before treatment begins. After an exam we itemise care so you can claim extras cover. Rebates depend on your policy. Call 03 8909 9337 if you want a fee estimate before treatment.
Once numbness wears off, avoid chewing on that side until feeling returns. Call 03 8909 9337 if pain is not easing, the bite feels wrong, or a piece chips off.
Parents often discover a cavity at a hygiene visit after years of putting off their own appointments. We can still keep children's visits separate and calmer in the same Dandenong clinic.
Prevention after a filling still matters: less grazing, water over sweet drinks, and cleaning between teeth. That is the same advice we give after children's checks, scaled for adult mouths.
Most fillings at Fresh Smile follow an exam, often at a hygiene visit. We show you what we see, quote in writing, then numb when the tooth needs it, remove decay, and shape the filling to your bite. If the hole is too large, a crack is too deep, or the nerve is infected, we explain a crown or root canal path instead of placing a filling that will not last.
Call 03 8909 9337 if the bite feels high after numbness wears off, pain is not easing, or a piece chips. Children's visits stay separate so a school-age check up does not share the room with adult repair.
The process
From the booking to the car park, this is how a filling visit usually unfolds at Fresh Smile. It shows where the decision is made, when numbing happens, and what you can expect before leaving, including the written quote.
Online or by phone. Mention toothache or a broken filling so we allow enough time.
We explain the tooth, give a written quote, and start only when you agree.
Local anaesthetic when needed. Decay comes out, then the filling is placed and shaped to your bite.
We check the bite and polish. You hear what to expect as numbness wears off.
Honest answers
Quiet answers about pain, cost, and whether a filling is the right level of treatment for the tooth in front of us. Knowing that difference early helps the appointment feel clearer and less stressful.
Local anaesthetic numbs the tooth for most fillings. You may feel pressure. Tell us as we go and we can adjust pace or add more numbing if needed.
You receive a written quote before we begin. Health fund rebates depend on your policy. Call 03 8909 9337 if you want fees or rebates talked through.
When decay is small, yes. Larger damage may need a crown instead of another filling. We explain that before we start.
Tell us when you book. We explain before we touch, pause if you need a breather, and pick the least invasive option that is still safe.
Book a filling visit
Book online or call the clinic if you have a sore spot, food trapping, or an old filling that no longer feels right. We will assess the tooth, explain the options, and give you a quote before we begin.
Book appointmentBefore you book
Quiet answers about materials, timing, after care, and health funds, so you know what a filling visit usually involves before you commit. The goal is straightforward information, not guesswork at the chair.
When decay is treated, we use tooth coloured filling materials where they will last. We still aim to keep as much healthy tooth as we can.
A single small filling is often about 45 minutes. Larger or multiple fillings may need a longer visit or a follow up appointment.
Yes. You receive a written quote before we begin. We do not start treatment you have not agreed to.
Wait until numbness wears off so you do not bite your cheek or tongue. We explain what to avoid for the first day if the filling is still setting.
Yes. We itemise care so you can claim extras cover. Rebates depend on your policy. Call 03 8909 9337 if you want fees or rebates talked through.
We explain if a crown or root canal is a better option. You receive a quote for each path and choose before we proceed.
We use tooth coloured material and a shade guide so the filling sits quietly with the rest of the smile. Front teeth get extra care with colour; back teeth still get a material chosen to last under chewing.
Yes, for a typical filling with local anaesthetic. Your lip or tongue may stay numb for a while, so be careful not to bite it. Tell us if you feel faint or unusually anxious before you leave the chair.
All treatments
Book a tooth coloured filling when a tooth needs repair and the damage is still suitable for a conservative fix. We keep the pace gentle, explain each step clearly, and make sure you leave with practical after care.
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We remove decay and restore the area with as little drilling as the tooth safely allows.
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Tooth coloured material blends with natural enamel in areas where it can give a reliable, tidy result.
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Treating decay sooner often prevents the tooth from progressing to a bigger repair, crack, or infection later.
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