White Fillings
If the decay is not too serious, our cosmetic dentist will typically remove all the decay and restore the tooth with a white (tooth-coloured) filling.
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Our dentists can replace silver amalgam fillings with white tooth-coloured fillings.
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Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole).
If you require a filling in your tooth, a cosmetic option would be to choose a white filling material that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth. You can also have any existing metallic fillings replaced with tooth-coloured or ‘white’ fillings. This will allow you to smile without a metallic glint in sight, giving your teeth a more natural appearance overall.
Here is how white fillings work:
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This is a trusted procedure that entails the removal of any decay from your tooth and taking out the metal or amalgam fillings you are having replaced.
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The new filling is made from a very hard tooth-coloured substance and will withstand the forces in your mouth when you bite and chew over a long period of time.
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The restoration is completed in one visit and your fillings will not be visible when you smile.
Benefits of White Fillings
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Natural-looking restoration.
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Improved cosmetic appearance of filled teeth while being able to bite and chew as usual.
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Hard-wearing solution.
More about decay detection in our Preventative Dentistry section.