Many patients prefer white fillings for their aesthetic appeal, as they blend seamlessly with natural teeth, unlike silver amalgam fillings. White fillings offer similar strength and durability to amalgam and are metal-free.
No, white fillings are virtually invisible. We precisely colour-match the composite material to your natural tooth shade, ensuring a discreet and natural-looking restoration.
We can replace your existing silver amalgam fillings with white composite if you prefer a more natural-looking option. The process involves removing the silver filling, cleaning the tooth, and placing the composite material for a natural-looking repair.
Yes, white composite fillings are easily repairable. Because the composite bonds to itself in layers, we can often add more material to repair minor damage. In some cases, a complete replacement may be necessary, but this can usually be done in one appointment.
Care for your white filling just as you would your natural teeth. Maintain a consistent oral hygiene routine by brushing and flossing twice daily, and visit your dentist for regular check-ups.
Traditional amalgam fillings contain a mixture of silver, tin, copper and mercury making them strong, durable and ideal for the back teeth that are less visible.
A white filling, which starts off life as a softer and easier material for our dentists to shape and mould, is far more effective in repairing chipped teeth or restoring decayed teeth in the more visible part of your smile and the front of your mouth. Once moulded to the desired shape, a blue light is then shone on the white filling to harden it and to fix it into its final shape.
