Dental Fillings in Lagos — Stop Cavities Before They Spread.
Tooth-coloured composite fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. Same-day treatment for cavities of all sizes at our Lekki, Lagos dental clinic.
What you need to know about this service
What happens at your appointment
Every visit at Dovers is clear, comfortable, and straightforward. Here is exactly what to expect.
Local Anaesthesia
The area is thoroughly numbed before anything else. We wait until you confirm you feel nothing before proceeding. Comfort is the first priority.
Removing the Decay
Your dentist removes only the decayed tooth material using a fine drill. Healthy tooth structure is preserved as much as possible — we believe in minimal intervention.
Cleaning & Conditioning
The cavity is cleaned and the surface conditioned to help the composite bond firmly to your natural tooth structure for a durable, long-lasting result.
Placing, Shaping & Polishing
Composite resin is applied in thin layers, shaped to match your bite precisely, cured with a light, and polished smooth. The result looks and feels completely natural.
Why Lagos patients choose us for this treatment
Colour-Matched Composite Resin
We use high-quality composite resin matched to your exact shade — indistinguishable from natural tooth enamel, even up close or under bright lighting.
Minimally Invasive Philosophy
We remove only decayed material. Our conservative approach preserves as much healthy tooth structure as possible, keeping the tooth stronger long-term.
Durable, Long-Lasting Restorations
Modern composite fillings last 7 to 10 years with normal care. We advise you on protecting the treated tooth and check every filling at routine visits.
Same-Day Resolution
In most cases, we diagnose and fill the cavity in the same appointment. You arrive with a problem and leave with it fixed — no second visit required.
Frequently asked questions
The procedure itself does not hurt because local anaesthesia is used. You may feel mild sensitivity to cold in the first 24 to 48 hours — this is normal and settles quickly.
Tooth-coloured composite fillings typically last 7 to 10 years. With good brushing habits, regular professional cleaning, and avoiding excessive grinding, they can last longer.
Modern composite is strong and durable for the vast majority of cavities. For very large restorations under heavy back-tooth pressure, your dentist may discuss alternatives — but composite is the right choice in most cases.
Multiple fillings can often be placed in one visit. Your dentist will consider your comfort and the complexity of each case. We aim to complete what is needed efficiently.
Decay spreads progressively. A small cavity becomes large, reaches the nerve requiring a root canal, and can eventually cause so much damage the tooth must be extracted. Early treatment is always less costly — in every sense.
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Book your dental filling appointment in Lagos today.
Same-day treatment, invisible results, and lasting protection — at our Lekki Phase 1 dental clinic.