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At Eternal Smiles Dental Centre in Solihull, Dr Harginder Singh provides carefully planned amalgam filling removal using protective techniques, including rubber dam isolation and high-volume suction.
Whether your existing filling is damaged, your tooth needs restoration, or you would simply like to explore tooth-coloured, metal-free alternatives, we will assess your teeth and explain the options available.
Your comfort, informed choice and long-term dental health come first.
Old silver-coloured amalgam fillings can become worn, fractured, loose or leaky over time. They also contain mercury. If you are considering replacing an existing amalgam filling, we can assess the condition of your tooth and discuss modern, tooth-coloured alternatives.
You want a healthier option! Here are circumstances where replacement may be appropriate:
Your dentist's step-by-step protocol for careful amalgam removal and tooth restoration.
Tooth examination, X-rays and a suitability check before treatment.
A rubber dam and high-volume suction help protect your mouth and capture debris and vapours.
The filling is sectioned into small pieces to minimise drilling and safely remove the amalgam.
This may include a tooth-Bpa and Fluoride Free ceramic filling or a ceramic or porcelain restoration.
Your bite is checked, the filling is polished for a natural finish, and you'll receive aftercare guidance.
Old amalgam fillings can become worn, cracked or damaged over time. At Beautiful Dental Smiles, we use a carefully controlled approach with rubber dam protection, high-volume suction and modern tooth-coloured restorative materials.
Our personalised treatment is designed around your smile, helping you achieve a natural-looking, comfortable result while protecting your long-term dental health.
We understand that investing in your smile is an important decision. The cost of treatment can vary depending on the treatment type, number of teeth, materials and complexity of your individual case.
Rather than one generic price, we recommend starting with a consultation. We can discuss your goals, suitable treatment options and the costs involved before you decide how to proceed.
Your safety, comfort and long-term oral health come first.
Hear directly from patients about their treatment experience and the difference it made to their smile.
Yes — when performed using proper isolation and suction techniques. We follow a strict safety protocol.
The procedure is carried out using local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable. For nervous or anxious patients, we can also use The Wand®, a computer-controlled anaesthetic system designed to deliver local anaesthetic slowly and gently, often with less discomfort than a traditional injection. Our team will take the treatment at a pace that helps you feel relaxed and in control.
Usually 20–45 minutes per tooth, depending on size.
We use tooth-coloured materials that blend naturally with your smile.
No — we can create a personalised, phased treatment plan. Having too many removed at once is not good for most people.
This depends on the size of the existing filling and how much healthy tooth remains. Smaller restorations may be suitable for a tooth-coloured composite material, while larger or more heavily restored teeth may benefit from a ceramic or porcelain inlay, onlay or other restoration. Dr Singh will explain the options following your assessment.