We are delighted to announce that Mullane Dental has now reopened for all aspects of dental care.
Please call us on 069 62703 or drop us an email at info@mullanedental.ie to arrange an appointment.
Please watch this video to learn how we provide a safe environment for staff & patients. To learn more about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe, click here.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
If a tooth is damaged due decay, trauma or has an inherent defect, then this may be repaired using a filling. There are a variety of materials available to restore the integrity, function and aesthetics of the tooth.
It is important that if you need a filling, that it is done early to prevent further damage to the tooth and the loss of any more tooth structure and further weakening of the tooth, along with the possible risk to the nerve of the tooth.
In most cases you will be unaware if you need a filling unless there has been a trauma and you can detect and change in the shape of the tooth. Dental decay is normally painless until it reaches the nerve of the tooth or allows stimuli to reach the nerve. At this stage the filling will be close to the nerve and may result in the nerve dying off due to bacterial infiltration and infection after the filling.
Composite fillings are tooth coloured and are made from powdered glass quartz, silica or other ceramic particles added to a resin base. After the tooth is prepared, the filling is bonded onto the area and a light shone onto it to set it. The dentist will choose a shade to match your existing teeth, although over time staining can happen. Your dentist will advise you on what kind of filling material is suited to your situation. Discuss with your dentist if you would like a particular type of filling material such as tooth-coloured fillings. Always ask for a treatment plan and a written estimate before starting any treatment.
Composite fillings are tooth coloured and are made from powdered glass quartz, silica or other ceramic particles added to a resin base. After the tooth is prepared, the filling is bonded onto the area and a light shone onto it to set it. The dentist will choose a shade to match your existing teeth, although over time staining can happen. Your dentist will advise you on what kind of filling material is suited to your situation. Discuss with your dentist if you would like a particular type of filling material such as tooth-coloured fillings. Always ask for a treatment plan and a written estimate before starting any treatment.
If you have any queries please contact us at the Mullane Dental Practice, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Alternatively, if you would like to book an appointment / consultation with one of our dentists, please use our appointment booking form below.
