Dental Fillings Underwood
Modern tooth-coloured composite fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth with strong, natural-looking results — most completed in a single visit.
What is dental fillings?
Modern tooth-coloured composite fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth with strong, natural-looking results — most completed in a single visit.
- Experienced, gentle clinicians
- Transparent upfront pricing
- All major health funds accepted
- Modern, comfortable practice
Signs you may need dental fillings.
Sensitivity
Sharp pain with hot, cold or sweet foods.
Visible cavity
Dark spot, hole or chip you can see in a tooth.
Toothache
Persistent ache or pain when biting.
Old fillings
Discoloured, cracked or worn silver fillings.
Why patients choose this treatment.
A solution designed around comfort, longevity and how it feels to live with day to day.
Natural-looking repair
Tooth-coloured composite matches your enamel exactly.
Single visit
Most fillings completed in one comfortable appointment.
Mercury-free
Safe, modern materials — no metal, no mercury.
Conservative
Preserves more of your natural tooth structure.
Types of fillings we offer.
Composite (white)
Tooth-coloured resin — our standard for visible and back teeth.
Ceramic inlays / onlays
Lab-crafted ceramic for larger restorations needing extra strength.
Glass-ionomer
Fluoride-releasing filling used for baby teeth or below-the-gum areas.
Same-day replacement
Swap old amalgam fillings for natural-looking composite.
Caring for your new filling
Eat carefully today
Wait until anaesthetic wears off before eating to avoid biting your cheek.
Some sensitivity is normal
Mild sensitivity for a few days is expected and will settle.
Brush and floss normally
Continue your normal home care from day one.
Tooth-coloured dental fillings done well.
The material matters — but so does technique. Both count for longevity.
Tooth-coloured composites
Natural-looking, mercury-free restorations.
Conservative approach
Preserve as much healthy enamel as possible.
Single-visit for most cases
In and out in one comfortable appointment.
Precise bite adjustment
Every filling checked so your bite feels even.
Old amalgam replacement
Swap silver fillings for natural-looking composite.
Prevention discussion included
We look at why decay happened, not just the hole.
Dental Fillings — frequently asked
Yes — modern composite resin is highly durable, bonds chemically to the tooth and lasts many years with normal care.
Absolutely. We routinely replace amalgam fillings with tooth-coloured composite for aesthetic or clinical reasons.
Well-placed composite fillings typically last 7–15 years, depending on size, location and your home care.
Costs vary depending on individual needs. After your consultation we provide a written plan with upfront pricing and health fund estimates.
Most major health funds offer rebates. We process HICAPS claims on the spot for all major Australian funds.
You may also be interested in.
All major health funds accepted
On-the-spot HICAPS claims — plus Medicare CDBS — for fast, easy payment.
Book your next visit with Ocean Smiles.
New patients welcome. All major health funds accepted, plus child dental benefits.