Laser / Composite / Tooth Colour Filling

Tooth-coloured (composite) fillings restore decayed or chipped teeth without a metal-looking patch. At Reliance Hospital Dental Clinic, composite and laser-assisted fillings are matched to your enamel so the repair sits naturally in the smile — useful for front teeth and visible chewing surfaces.

Why Patients Choose Composite

• Shaded to blend with neighbouring teeth

• Bonds directly to enamel, so less healthy tooth may need to be removed

• Suitable for chips, small cavities, and replacing old metal fillings in the smile zone

• Finished and polished in the same visit in most cases

• Laser-assisted care can help with precision and comfort where appropriate

How Treatment Works

After local anaesthesia, decay is removed and the tooth is prepared so the composite bonds well. The filling is placed in layers, each set with a curing light, then shaped and polished. Laser assistance may be used for selected cases to refine the preparation and keep the visit as comfortable as possible.

Composite vs Other Fillings

Composite is the usual choice when appearance matters. Larger cavities or teeth under heavy bite force may still need a more robust restorative filling or a crown — we explain the trade-off honestly at consultation rather than placing a cosmetic filling that will not last.

Care & Longevity

Avoid staining drinks for the first 24 hours where possible, and keep up with brushing, flossing, and hygiene visits. Composite restorations wear over time like natural enamel. Regular check-ups let us polish, repair, or replace a filling before it fails.