White (tooth-coloured) fillings offer a discreet solution for teeth that have fallen foul of decay. We can also replace old silver fillings with white fillings if you would like to update to a tooth-coloured alternative.
We will examine your teeth to check the level of decay or damage present. If you already have a filling and it has sustained damage or wear, you may wish to have this replaced with a white filling.
The decay or existing restoration is removed from the tooth.
Your white filling is placed. The shade will match your natural tooth shade.
White fillings can last at least 10 years. Some of the factors that determine their lifespan include:
White fillings are made of composite resin, whilst amalgam silver fillings contain mercury. White fillings do not contain any toxic materials.