White Fillings

White fillings have changed what it means to have a filling, offering a more aesthetic alternative to traditional amalgam (“silver”) fillings. They are known as ‘composite fillings’.

What are white fillings?

White fillings involve the use of composite resin to restore, strengthen and repair teeth. They are tooth coloured materials and are available in a number of shades in order to provide a filling which is discreet and not as noticeable as traditional metal fillings.

What can I expect from white filling treatment?

The procedure for a white filling is the same as for traditional fillings except they do not require as extensive cavity preparation as they are held in place by bonding to the tooth.
In certain situations where they are being used to repair a tooth and no decay is present, the tooth may not require any preparation before the filling material is used to build the tooth back.

Benefits of white fillings:

• A discreet option. White fillings are created to match the shade of your existing teeth. Feel confident that your smile looks great each time you open your mouth to speak, eat or laugh.
• White fillings can conceal discoloured areas that are resistant to teeth-whitening.
• Less preparation is needed for white fillings than for amalgam fillings hence requiring less removal of healthy tooth tissue.
• Metal Free
• White fillings can now be used for back teeth and front teeth alike thanks to modern developments.