Dental fillings in Isle of Man

Available at all of our practices, we provide fillings for private and NHS patients dependant on specific needs. Some fillings treatment may only be available privately.

What are fillings?

When your tooth shows signs of decay, your Isle of Man dentist can help to stop it before any further damage is caused. Fillings are applied to small and developing cavities to restore your tooth back to its normal shape and prevent any further decay.

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    Many people still have silver or mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. 

    Porcelain inlays and tooth coloured Restorations (onlays) create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are aesthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.

      What are white fillings?

      White fillings are now becoming a popular alternative to amalgam fillings. The new dental materials mean it is much easier to find a perfect match for the shade of a particular tooth. In most cases, it is quite impossible to see that the tooth even has a filling.

      In almost every case, where fillings are needed, white or tooth-coloured filling materials will be discussed as an attractive alternative to silver mercury fillings. Modern, state of the art materials manage to combine excellent aesthetics and cosmetic improvement with high flexural and tensile strength, fracture toughness and wear and erosion resistance. Some patients request that all their metal fillings be replaced with tooth-coloured restorations, while others only decide when it is clinically necessary to do a filling.

      The Advantages of White Fillings

      • Since they bond to the tooth, composite fillings restore most of the original strength of the tooth. Silver weakens the teeth, making them more susceptible to breaking. Since broken teeth are very expensive to restore, composites can save a lot of expense over the long run.
      • Composite fillings restore the natural appearance of the tooth.
      • Teeth restored with white fillings are less sensitive to hot and cold than teeth restored with amalgam, if correct techniques are used.
      • Composites are mercury-free. Mercury in the fillings is viewed by some as being toxic.
      • Composites require less removal of tooth structure. Especially with new cavities, the size of the hole made for the filling can be dramatically smaller with composites.

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            We can confirm that we have handed back our NHS contract at our Hillside practice in the Isle of Man. The practice will remain open until 30th November 2023, during this time, Manx Care will re-tender the NHS contract to alternative providers. We will be working closely with Manx Care to ensure a smooth transition and will be prioritising the completion of ongoing treatment plans prior to the new provider taking over. We understand that you may have questions in light of this information, and as such please email our help team or alternatively you can contact MCALS (Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service) on 642642 or mcals@gov.im