Dental Fillings & Repairs in Waterloo

• Chosen and counted on by hundreds of patients in London
• 200+ five-star Google Reviews and growing
• Immediate dental filling repairs for patients in Southwark
• Our London clinic is only a short, 10-minute walk from Waterloo station
• We are two stops on the Bakerloo Line

Only dentists can detect whether you have a cavity that needs filling. However, you’ll likely experience toothache, tooth pain or sensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages. And if you’re experiencing tooth pain, please do not hesitate to get some help. Once toothache begins, it will rarely subside without the intervention of dental professionals, who can stop and prevent harmful bacteria from causing you any discomfort in the first place.

If you have lost a filling, you might need an emergency appointment. Call the practice at 020 7928 4474.

Restore heavily decayed and painful teeth

Dental fillings are the quickest way our dentists can restore damaged and heavily decayed teeth to their normal function and state.

When we place a filling, we remove the decayed tooth material, clean the affected area, and then fill the cavity with the filling material you choose. Our choices include gold, porcelain, composite resin (tooth-coloured) and amalgam.

We prevent bacteria from entering and causing tooth decay by closing these gaps.

“My entire family is treated here, and we’ve had great experiences with the hygienist and Dr Raj Patel. Dr Patel has been lovely with our two young children and has treated me for a root canal repair and crown fitting. He was thorough, explained all of the options and the pros and cons and best of all his work was great. We will miss them when we move out of London shortly! Best dentist I’ve had in the UK.” – Tara, Walworth.

How to tell if you need a filling right away

Visit a dentist for a nagging toothache, sudden biting pain, or sensitivity to hot or cold.

The enamel destruction is irreversible when decay begins to impact and damage your tooth. If cavities are ignored or untreated, such as dental fillings, they can spread and worsen, destroying the healthiest parts of your mouth and teeth.

And if you let enough time go by, our dentists might be unable to repair the tooth with an affordable, conventional filling.

Please don’t wait until it’s too late.

Why you might need a tooth filling

• Tooth decay is one of the most common causes of dental fillings. When acids in plaque begin to soften and dissolve your enamel, it causes tiny holes that grow bigger and bigger, called cavities. These open cavities then collect bacteria.
• Acid erosion is when your protective enamel coating begins to wear away due to certain foods, drinks and medical conditions.
• Chipped or broken teeth, whether part of an injury or due to eating hard foods, can expose the inner parts of the tooth that, over time, begin to erode.
• Abrasion and attrition are when teeth begin to erode and are worn down – this can happen from tooth grinding (bruxism) or brushing too aggressively.

Dental filling treatment in London

During a general check-up, one of our dentists will examine the surfaces of each tooth with a small mirror.

If anything looks slightly irregular, we will further inspect the area with special instruments to analyse the scope of the issue.

The treatment the dentist will prescribe next will depend on the damage caused by the decay. But more often than not, dental fillings will likely be your best option.

White fillings – no one will notice

White or tooth-coloured fillings are often made from powdered glass and ceramic added to a resin base. With white fillings, the dentist will match the shade of white to one that mimics your natural tooth colour – so your fillings blend with your smile seamlessly.

Although amalgam (silver) fillings are cheaper, white fillings are a popular patient choice because they are hardly noticeable when smiling. However, fillings are an essential preventive dentistry treatment.

So, when considering which one will be best for you, it would be better if one of our dentists, like Dr Patel, advised you on the type. He has extensive experience and has placed thousands of fillings in his career.

• Reviews: ★★★★★ (500+ Google Reviews).
• Telephone: 020 7928 4474.

Car parking spaces are available near the practice (Colnbrook Street).

We’re the go-to specialists for dental referrals in Southbank, Waterloo and Blackfriars.

Affordable dental finance on all treatments over £995.00