White Fillings

White fillings are a cosmetic alternative to conventional fillings, offering a more aesthetic and durable solution.

They’re also a popular option with patients who have had amalgam “silver” fillings for a number of years and wish to replace them with a more aesthetic alternative. We are proud to state we are an Amalgam-FREE practice. No Amalgan fillings are placed at the practice.

What to expect from treatment

We will clean the area that’s infected, removing the decay from the cavity. When the cavity is clean, your white, composite-resin filling can be bonded to the tooth. As white fillings are bonded straight onto the tooth, any potential future repairs are easier to carry out. We may recommend you have Airflow polishing® before having your filling to make sure any substantial build-up of bacteria is removed.

The benefits of white fillings

• White fillings are a more aesthetic version of a traditional filling and are created to match your tooth shade. Smile with confidence.
• They can be used to cover areas that are discoloured and resistant to teeth-whitening.
• White fillings require less preparation time than traditional fillings.
• They don’t expand and contract with temperature changes.
• Thanks to advancements in modern dentistry, they can now be used to restore back teeth.

The treatment process

We give you a local anaesthetic to ensure the procedure will be pain-free and remove the existing filling and/or decay.

We apply the filling in layers and once it is in place and has set, we carry out the final shaping and polishing.

Need an old, unsightly filling replacing? Give us a call on 0117 968 4888.

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