Before you arrive
A first appointment, explained one step at a time.
Come with your questions. The first visit is a conversation, an examination and a clear plan for what happens next.
A little preparation
What helps before the appointment.
Bring what you have
Previous X-rays, a medicine list or notes about a concern can help, but you can still come without them.
Say what makes visits difficult
Tell the team about anxiety, a sensitive tooth or a previous experience you do not want repeated.
Allow enough time
A first visit needs room for questions, an examination and an explanation of the findings.
Why patients consider it
What this treatment is designed to address
Benefits depend on the starting condition, the treatment plan and how the mouth responds. Your dentist will explain what is realistic for your case before treatment begins.
Usually done in one sitting
A straightforward filling is generally finished in a single visit, so you're not coming back for the same tooth.
The fee, before you agree
Your dentist confirms the cost before starting, so you know what's involved before saying yes.
A clear rundown before you leave
You'll hear what was done, what to expect over the next day or two, and whether anything else is worth booking.
The process
Four stages, with a clear decision at each one
The appointment's set up
Your dentist assesses the tooth and tells you what the visit will involve, roughly how long it'll take.
The filling gets placed
The affected part comes out, and the composite is bonded and shaped in the same visit, no midway return needed.
A last check before you go
Your bite gets checked, the fee's confirmed, and you're told what to expect while the tooth settles.
Tooth-coloured fillings questions
What patients usually want to know
These answers explain the usual experience. Your dentist will adjust the advice to your examination, medical history and treatment plan.
It depends on how many fillings you need, but a single, straightforward one is often done within about an hour, examination included.
Have a different question?
Tell the clinic what you are concerned about. The team can explain the next sensible step before you decide on a visit.
Ready when you are
Begin with a conversation.
Tell the team what you have noticed. They will help arrange the right first appointment.