My Fillings Have Stained My Tooth, What Can Be Done?
Hi there,
I have two very large amalgam fillings in my first molar (?!) on ether side of my top row of teeth and they have stained what little remaining tooth I have left a horrible grey/black colour. When I first had them done I didn’t realise they were going to be so far forward and visible in my mouth (4th tooth along from centre on either side). Every time I smile and even speak they are visible and I absolutely hate them. They have ruined my confidence and I have seen my dentist about replacing them but he says they are too large and even more of the tooth would have to be removed. I guess he is right but after years and years I just want to be able to smile properly without covering my mouth!
What options are available to me please?
Thank you.
Hi and thanks for your questions
There are many options for amalgam replacement – a lot will depend on how big they actually are. If small enough then direct composite fillings may be a great solution. Larger replacements usually require something indirect. This may be composite or ceramic and it may be inlays, onlays or crowns that are best.
The best thing to do is to come for a consultaiton so we can assess what’s best and give you estimates.
Costs for the above range from about £200 to over £1000 a tooth depending on the material the size and the quality you want to have.
Kind regards.
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