{"id":810,"date":"2024-07-03T07:12:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T06:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/staging\/2525\/?page_id=810"},"modified":"2024-09-18T13:49:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:49:09","slug":"fillings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/staging\/2525\/general-dentistry\/fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-section py-2 py-md-3\" >\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row gx-lg-2\">\n        \n<div class=\"col-12\">\n    <div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-h2 \" >\n            <h4 class=\"fw-special-subtitle mb-1\">REVITALISE YOUR SMILE<\/h4>\n                        <h2 class='fw-special-title'>Fillings & Replacement Fillings<\/h2>    <\/div><div class=\"text-block\" >\n    <p>Fillings are used to fix cavities or to replace an existing filling that has failed or broken off. There are different types of fillings.  At our practice, we offer two types of fillings: white fillings and ceramic inlays\/onlays. Our dentist will discuss which filling will be most suited for your dental needs.<\/p><p><strong>What is a white filling? <\/strong><br \/>A white filling is used to fill a cavity by placing the filling material directly into the cavity after it has been cleaned and prepared. It is thus referred to as a direct filling. A white filling hardens quickly and can be completed in one appointment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"content-section blue-form mb-3 bg-info\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fillings-bg.jpg);\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-end gx-lg-2 justify-content-end\">\n        \n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5\">\n    <div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-h2 \" >\n                        <h2 class='fw-special-title text-white'>Send an Enquiry Today.<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f8-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"8\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/staging\/2525\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/810#wpcf7-f8-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"8\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f8-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"i-your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Your Name *\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"i-your-name\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"i-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Your Email *\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"i-email\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"i-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text form-control\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone Number\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"i-phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"i-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"5\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea form-control\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"i-message\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-consent\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-acceptance\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"your-consent\" value=\"1\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">You have read and agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/staging\/2525\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<p style=\"color: #e9bd5a; margin: 40px 0 10px 0; font-size: 0.66667rem;\">To combat spam and bots, please answer the simple question below.<\/p>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"quiz-688\"><label><span class=\"wpcf7-quiz-label\">1 + 1 =<\/span> <input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-quiz\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"quiz-688\" \/><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_quiz_answer_quiz-688\" value=\"b22f8c992c79120217bbb037657c2593\" \/><\/span>\n<div class=\"mb-1\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\"><button type=\"submit\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control has-spinner wpcf7-submit btn btn-lg btn-outline-primary\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#mail\"><\/use><\/svg> <span id=\"bntSubmitText\">Book Your Consultation<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"content-section bg-gray py-2 py-md-3\" >\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-md-row-reverse gx-lg-2\">\n        \n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-5 pt-lg-1\">\n    <div class=\"img-box mb-3 me-4 m-md-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/staging\/2525\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fillings-img-01.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"What is a ceramic inlay or onlay?\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-md-7\">\n    <div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-h2 \" >\n            <h4 class=\"fw-special-subtitle mb-1\">fillings<\/h4>\n                        <h2 class='fw-special-title'>What is a ceramic inlay or onlay? <\/h2>    <\/div><div class=\"text-block\" >\n    <p>These type of fillings are custom made by a dental lab or in-house by our own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/cosmetic-dentistry\/cerec-machine\/\">CEREC milling machine<\/a>. If the ceramic filling is made by a dental lab, the process typically takes 2 or more visits. However, should the ceramic filling be made in-house, you will be able to have the filling cemented to the broken tooth\/cavity on the same day. This type of treatment is referred to as an indirect filling.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"content-section py-2 py-md-3\" >\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row gx-lg-2\">\n        \n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-5 align-self-center pt-lg-1\">\n    <div class=\"img-box mb-3 me-4 m-md-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.susseximplantcentre.com\/staging\/2525\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fillings-img-02.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"I have amalgam fillings, do I need to replace these?\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 col-md-7\">\n    <div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-h2 \" >\n            <h4 class=\"fw-special-subtitle mb-1\">Fillings<\/h4>\n                        <h2 class='fw-special-title'>I have amalgam fillings, do I need to replace these?<\/h2>    <\/div><div class=\"text-block\" >\n    <p>Not all amalgam fillings need to be changed. Amalgam fillings only need to be changed if the margin (the interface between your tooth and the filling) begins to lift. Amalgam fillings tend to expand over a period of time, which may result in a tooth cracking due to years of use and expansion. If you are unsure on whether your amalgam needs changing, please discuss with one of our dentists. They will let you know when it is time to have your filling changed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"content-section\" >\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row gx-lg-2\">\n        \n<div class=\"col-12\">\n    \n<hr><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REVITALISE YOUR SMILE Fillings &#038; Replacement Fillings Fillings are used to fix cavities or to replace an existing filling that has failed or broken off. There are different types of fillings. At our practice, we offer two types of fillings: white fillings and ceramic inlays\/onlays. 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