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Dental fillings

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Grannyjacq1 Thu 16-Dec-21 19:52:09

Lucky enough to have an NHS dental appointment today, but it revealed a gap between old filling and tooth in one of my back teeth. Option - NHS for about £60 for a new filling (metal) or £150 for a private white filling which the dentist said will last for longer. At the back of my mouth, it won't really show, but apparently the white filling can be moulded round tooth to protect it further. I would like to preserve teeth as long as possible. Anyone had experience of this? Any advice or recommendation please? I don't want to waste money, but can afford to pay for the private filling if it would be beneficial.

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janeainsworth Sat 18-Dec-21 01:14:35

Here you are, Grannyjacq1
www.dentalhealth.org/different-filling-materials

Just because you’re not in any pain, it doesn’t mean you don’t need a new filling.
If you wait till you’re in pain, you risk needing a root canal filling or extraction rather than a routine filling.
It’s impossible for anyone on here (including me and MrLester) to give a specific recommendation about what filling material is the most suitable for you without a clinical examination and
possibly an X-ray.

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Grannyjacq1 Tue 21-Dec-21 19:33:33

Useful article - thank you!

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ev00stanley Tue 21-Dec-21 20:47:16

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