White fillings
A white filling material (composite) that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth.
How do white fillings work?
If you require a filling in your tooth, the preferred option would be to choose a white filling material (composite) that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth. You can also have any existing metallic fillings replaced with tooth-coloured or 'white' fillings. This will allow you to smile without a metallic glint in sight, giving your teeth a more natural appearance overall.
The procedure involves placing the composite in layers and hardening each one using a specialised light. When the process is finished, we will shape the composite to fit the tooth, then polish it to prevent premature wear and staining.
The benefits
- Natural-looking restoration.
- Improved cosmetic appearance of filled teeth while still being able to bite and chew as usual.
- Hard-wearing restorative solution.
How it works
- 01
Removing decay
This is a safe procedure that entails the removal of any decay from your tooth, or taking out the metal or amalgam fillings if you are having them replaced.
- 02
Composite
The new filling is made from a very hard tooth-coloured substance known as composite and will withstand the forces in your mouth when you bite and chew over a long period of time.
- 03
One visit
The restoration is completed in one visit and your fillings will not be visible when you smile.
Common questions
The same materials can be used to subtly enhance the appearance of your smile by filling small gaps between teeth or smoothing over rough or chipped edges. Prominent or overlapping teeth can be reshaped and re-contoured painlessly.
Related treatments
- 01 General family dentistry Routine dental assessments for adults and children, with x-rays when needed. £89
- 02 Oral hygiene and gum health Hygiene appointments, Air Polish and treatment of gum disease with our hygiene team. £99
- 03 Root canal treatment Endodontic treatment to clear infection and save a tooth. £868
Book white fillings
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