Virtually invisible, white fillings look just like your natural teeth so they will not distract away from your smile.

You may need a filling if you have a cavity or tooth decay. This is a hole in your tooth that has grown bigger and deeper over time. It is important to have cavities repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage and save the tooth.

Composite resin, also known as tooth coloured fillings or white fillings, is a mixture of tooth-coloured plastic filled with silicon oxide (glass) used to fill cavities or tooth decay.

Many people have amalgam (silver) fillings that have progressively blackened over time and caused staining of the teeth. Although amalgam is a functional material it does have several disadvantages. The most obvious problem is its unsightly appearance.

Many people now choose to have their fillings replaced to achieve a natural appearance. Tooth coloured fillings restore damaged parts of teeth, prevent further damage, and return it to normal function. More importantly, white fillings makes the restoration look more natural as it matches the colour of your natural teeth.

In the past, white fillings were used only in front teeth because they were not strong enough to withstand the pressure and daily wear produced at the back teeth. Today with the continual advancements in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry, White Fillings can be used on every part of the teeth whether at the front or in the back.

For more information on Tooth Coloured Fillings, please call Wentwood House Dental Practice today on 01242 602381 or click here to email us.

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