White Fillings

White fillings are an aesthetic alternative for amalgam (silver) fillings. The fillings are made of a composite resin material that blends in with your natural tooth.

This type of restoration is suitable for small to medium sized cavities only. It can be used on front and back teeth. The material is bonded to the tooth to seal the cavity. The procedure is possible providing there is sufficient tooth on which to bond the filling.

The benefits of white fillings:

• Mercury free
• No metal showing
• Natural appearance
• Bonded to tooth for strength
• Sealed to the tooth
• Fast procedure
• Relatively cheap compared to ceramics and gold

White fillings are suitable in most situations and can be constructed directly in the patient’s mouth. However should there be insufficient tooth structure remaining, following the removal of decay and the old filling, a stronger restoration may be needed, which is now manufactured in-house. This may involve a crown or inlay.

• Back Teeth
• Front Teeth

A patient wanted to replace her 6 amalgam fillings due to concerns regarding mercury

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12 year old decaying amalgam fillings needed replacing in back teeth.

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This lady requested removal of her old silver fillings for her wedding

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This gentleman asked to replace his old silver fillings as they were becoming sensitive.

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This gentleman felt electric shocks from his amalgam fillings and was concerned about mercury.

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Two silver fillings in the front of this lady’s mouth were showing when she smiled.

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This patient disliked the appearance of the old fillings in her front teeth.

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This patients front teeth had become worn and discoloured.

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This gentleman complained of chips and staining in his front teeth.

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