What are the benefits of white fillings?

  • White Fillings

    Natural-looking

    White fillings blend in beautifully with your natural teeth.

  • White Fillings

    Less invasive

    Not as much of your tooth needs to be removed to place your filling.

  • filling material

    Durable

    Modern materials ensure your filling is long-lasting and secure.

  • Broken teeth

    Versatile

    Composite fillings can restore decayed, chipped, worn or broken teeth.

UV light used to harden filling

What is involved in having a tooth filled?

We numb the affected area using local anaesthetic, and carefully remove the decayed part of your tooth before cleaning it thoroughly.

We apply an acidic gel to your tooth, which creates tiny holes to allow the composite material to bond to it and create an effective repair. This gel is then washed away, and your tooth is thoroughly dried.

We carefully colour match the composite material to the shade of your natural tooth, and apply it in layers, gradually building up the shape. We can mould the composite, so it fits perfectly in your tooth cavity and feels comfortable.

We harden the composite material using a UV light and give it a professional polish, so it looks and feels like a natural part of your tooth.

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Frequently asked questions

Many people opt for a white filling over the more traditional silver amalgam for aesthetic reasons, as the silver stands out a lot more in the mouth. A white dental filling has many of the same strong and durable qualities as amalgam and contains no metal.

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Thornhill Dental is able to accept referrals for Orthopantomogram x-rays from other dental practitioners. Referrals can be made on a private basis or NHS basis (if the patient is undergoing NHS treatment at their own practice).