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🦷 Tooth-coloured fillings

Fillings that actually look like teeth.

Modern white composite fillings — bonded directly to the tooth, matched to your natural shade, completely invisible when you smile.

Trusted by patients across Berala, Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park, Granville, Parramatta and Strathfield since 2002.

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⭐ Our policy

If your old filling is healthy, we leave it alone.

Some clinics push you to replace every old silver filling for a "white smile makeover". We don't.

If your existing amalgam (silver) filling is intact, sealed, and not causing problems — replacing it would damage more healthy tooth than it fixes. We only recommend replacement if there's decay underneath, the filling is cracked or leaking, or you specifically want it gone.

We want to give you the best service — not just any service.

Why composite

Three reasons we use only white composite.

When a filling is needed, modern composite gives a better result than older silver materials — both cosmetically and clinically.

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Invisible when you smile

Composite is shade-matched to your natural tooth colour. From a normal conversational distance, you can't tell which tooth has the filling.

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Bonded to the tooth

Composite chemically bonds to your enamel. This means less drilling — we only remove the decayed part. Older amalgam fillings required cutting away healthy tooth structure to mechanically lock the metal in place.

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Mercury-free

Composite contains no metals at all. It's a tooth-coloured resin and ceramic mixture — modern, biocompatible, and without the mercury used in traditional amalgam fillings.

Do you need a filling?

Six signs to look out for.

Many cavities have no symptoms until they're large. The reliable way to catch them small is a routine check-up.

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Sensitivity

Sharp pain when eating hot, cold, or sweet foods.

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Toothache

A dull or sharp ache in a specific tooth.

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Visible hole

A noticeable pit or dark spot on the tooth surface.

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Food trap

Food keeps getting stuck in the same place.

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Rough edge

A jagged feel on a tooth where it used to be smooth.

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Overdue check-up

Most cavities are found at a 6-monthly check-up, before symptoms.

What to expect

From numb to done in under an hour.

A single filling is usually completed in one visit. Here's exactly what happens.

1

Local anaesthetic

A small numbing injection so you don't feel a thing. We wait until you're fully numb before doing anything else.

5–10 min
2

Decay removal

We carefully remove only the decayed part of the tooth, preserving as much healthy structure as possible.

10–20 min
3

Composite placement

The cavity is cleaned, etched and bonded. Composite is added in thin layers, each cured with a blue light. Shade-matched to your natural tooth.

15–25 min
4

Shape, polish, check the bite

We shape the filling to match your tooth's natural contour, polish it smooth, and check it sits right against the opposing tooth when you bite.

5–10 min
🦷🦷 Multiple fillings

Got more than one to do? Here's how it works.

Two fillings on the same side of your mouth? Usually one visit. The same anaesthetic covers both, and you can chew on the other side while it wears off.

Fillings on both left and right? We split them across two visits so you're never numb on both sides at once. It's far more comfortable and lets you eat normally between appointments.

Deeper or larger fillings might need their own appointment. Dr Belal will explain the timing at your check-up — so you know exactly how many visits you'll need before booking.

💳 Health funds

Health funds & fillings.

If you have private health insurance with general dental cover, your fund will usually contribute toward the cost of a filling. We can run a quote with your fund before your appointment so you know your out-of-pocket cost upfront.

FAQ

Common questions.

No. We numb the tooth with local anaesthetic before any work begins, so you only feel pressure during the procedure — not pain. Most patients are surprised by how quick and comfortable a filling is. Some mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days afterwards is normal and resolves on its own.
A single filling typically takes 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish. The duration depends on the size and depth of the cavity, and the location of the tooth. Multiple fillings can sometimes be done in one visit, but if they're on different sides of the mouth we usually split them across two appointments — it's more comfortable for you to chew and recover one side at a time.
Only if they need replacing. If your old amalgam filling is intact, sealed and not causing problems, we recommend leaving it alone. Removing healthy fillings damages more tooth structure than necessary. We only recommend replacement if there's decay underneath, the filling is cracked or leaking, or you specifically want it gone for cosmetic reasons. Our policy: best service, not any service.
Modern composite fillings typically last 7 to 10 years with good oral hygiene, sometimes much longer. Lifespan depends on the size of the filling, where in the mouth it is, your bite, and how well you maintain it with regular check-ups. Small fillings on front teeth often last longest; larger fillings under chewing pressure may need replacement sooner.
Every filling is different. The cost depends on the size and depth of the cavity, the tooth involved, and how many surfaces of the tooth need filling. We provide a clear written quote at your assessment before any treatment. Most extras health funds with general dental cover contribute toward fillings — we can run a quote with your fund before your appointment.
Composite (white) fillings are made from tooth-coloured resin bonded directly to your tooth. They blend invisibly, contain no mercury, and require removal of less healthy tooth structure. Amalgam (silver) fillings are made from a metal mixture including mercury — they're durable but visible and require removing more tooth structure to hold them in place. We only place composite fillings.
Cavities don't hurt until they reach the nerve — and by then, you often need a root canal instead of a filling. Catching decay early at a routine check-up means a small, simple filling instead of major treatment. The reason we recommend 6-monthly check-ups is exactly this: small problems caught early stay small.
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Serving Sydney's Inner West

Fillings for Sydney smiles.

Patients travel to us for fillings from Berala, Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park, Chester Hill, Granville, Parramatta, Strathfield, Homebush, Bankstown, Yagoona, Birrong, Sefton, Greenacre and across Sydney. Free 2-hour street parking on Woodburn Road. 5-minute walk from Berala Station.

Catch it early

Think you might have a cavity?

Book a check-up — most fillings are simpler when caught early. Dr Belal will give you an honest assessment and a written quote before any treatment.

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🛠️ Tooth repair · white fillings · crowns

Fillings & restorations.

When a tooth has a cavity, a crack, or a missing chunk — we rebuild it so it looks and works like nothing happened. Tooth-coloured, long-lasting, numbed properly.

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Getting a filling, step-by-step.

step-by-step
1

Diagnose

X-ray + intraoral camera to see the exact size of the cavity. You see it too.

2

Numb gently

Topical gel first, then slow, gentle local anaesthetic. Nitrous (happy gas) available if anxious.

3

Remove decay

Only the decayed part — we keep as much of your real tooth as possible.

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Bond & shape

Tooth-coloured composite is matched to your shade, bonded, and sculpted back to the right shape.

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Bite check

We adjust until it feels like nothing happened. You walk out eating normally.

Why Berala families trust us.

🎯Tooth-coloured, always

We don't place silver/amalgam fillings. Ever. Every filling matches your tooth.

😌Anxious? No problem

Happy gas, breaks, music — whatever helps. Just tell us.

🔬Conservative approach

We save as much natural tooth as possible. Bigger fillings = weaker tooth.

Filling vs crown — what's the difference?

🛠️Filling

Small-to-medium cavity. Composite material bonded into the cleaned-out hole. 1 visit. Expected to last 5+ years with good care.

👑Crown

Large cavity, crack, or after root canal. The tooth is capped in porcelain. 2 visits,Stronger, more expensive.

We'll tell you honestly which one you need — we don't push crowns when a filling will do, and we don't patch with a filling when a crown is the right call.

Should you replace old silver fillings?

Not automatically. If they're intact and sealing the tooth, they're fine. We replace them when: there's decay under or around them, they're cracked, the tooth is sensitive, or you want them replaced for aesthetics. We take photos so you can see exactly why.

Common questions.

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Do fillings hurt?
The needle for numbing is usually the only bit anyone feels — and we use topical gel first so that's minimal. After the filling, expect mild sensitivity for a day or two, especially to cold. Severe or lasting pain = call us, we'd want to check the bite.
How long do fillings last?
With good home care (brushing, flossing, regular check-ups), 7–10+ years is typical for a composite filling. They don't last forever — every filling will eventually need replacement. Larger fillings wear faster than small ones, which is why we aim to keep them small (or recommend a crown when a filling has become huge).
Why don't you use silver/amalgam?
Three reasons. One — they don't bond to the tooth, so we have to cut a wedge-shape cavity to mechanically lock them in, losing healthy tooth. Two — they expand and contract with temperature, which over years causes cracks. Three — they look grey. Modern composite bonds directly, preserves more tooth, and matches your shade. It's just a better material.
Will my private health cover it?
Most Extras covers include fillings — the rebate depends on your fund, your cover level, and your remaining annual limit. We process claims on the spot via HICAPS so you only pay the gap at the chair. Send your fund details when booking and we'll run a benefit check before your visit.
Can I eat straight after?
Yes — composite fillings set hard immediately under the blue light, so they're safe to chew on right away. The only caveat: wait for the numbing to wear off (1–3 hours) so you don't bite your cheek or tongue. Avoid very hot/cold for 24 hours if the tooth is sensitive.
What if I have a big cavity — will you just pull the tooth?
No — pulling teeth is a last resort. For a very large cavity we usually recommend a root canal + crown to save the tooth. Missing teeth cause the neighbours to shift and put more strain on the jaw. Extraction is only the right call when the tooth genuinely can't be saved, and we'll tell you honestly if we're there.
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