General Dentistry
White Fillings
A good fit for you and your style.
White filling restorations are less invasive. They’re durable and aesthetically pleasing, only detectable by trained professionals, so there’s no longer any reason to inhibit your smile.
An ideal solution for people self-conscious about showing silver fillings when smiling or laughing, white fillings are also a great option for patients with a proven sensitivity to the metals used in silver amalgam fillings.
Types of fillings.
Direct White Fillings are glued into place – bonded directly to the tooth surface. They are most often used on the front teeth.
However, direct fillings are less suitable for the back teeth, due to the heavy wear from chewing. These are best restored using the Indirect method this involves an impression being taken of the tooth, and the subsequent milling or pressing of a composite porcelain or zirconia onlay or inlay.
Frequently Asked Questions
White fillings don’t last as long as silver amalgam fillings but can have a lifespan of 7-15 years if carefully looked after.
For patients who do not want the look of silver in their mouths and do not want the expense of veneers.
They are glued into place – bonded directly to the tooth surface. They are most often used on the front teeth. Bondings can be used on teeth that are decayed, cracked, or stained.
Bonding is usually completed in one visit. The first step is to remove the decayed or unsightly portion of the tooth. The tooth is then etched with a liquid or gel and a bonding agent is then applied. This will allow the composite resin to be placed on the prepared tooth. The resin is then trimmed and cured before being polished, leaving you with a sculpted, natural-looking filling.