What are white fillings?
White fillings are made of a mercury-free material that matches the shade of your surrounding natural teeth and is used to seal teeth after cavities, cracks, or root canals. These new fillings give you a much more natural finish and are made to last years of biting and chewing.
Before getting white fillings, our award-winning clinicians will remove any decay from your tooth or remove the metal or amalgam fillings you currently have. They will then insert the white filling material, fitting it to your tooth’s shape and setting it with a UV light.
Benefits of white fillings
Our patients are making the switch to white fillings for a variety of reasons:
- Natural-looking cavity treatment
- Full usage of tooth
- Long-lasting, durable solution
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Our team members have over 30 years of experience offering cosmetic dentistry to patients in Royston and the surrounding areas. We are also Invisalign Platinum Elite Providers due to our exceptional results with Invisalign clear aligners.
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White fillings can be used on patients with old fillings and those being seen and treated for new cavities. Book a consultation for an evaluation and a customised treatment plan.
FAQs about white fillings
White fillings are an extremely safe, durable option, lasting on average up to 5 years depending on patients habits. Like other cosmetic dentistry options, it's important to maintain good dental hygiene and continue with professional cleanings. A hygienist will be able to identify any potential problems with a white filling and advise you on replacement options when the time comes.
White fillings are used to seal off the tooth after drilling out decay caused by a cavity. However, your tooth can still get another cavity in another area or under a filling. Fillings may also become loose, leaving them more susceptible to food and bacteria entering under the filling.
At Royston Dental Care, we pride ourselves on offering bespoke dentistry and stunning results for all our patients. White fillings are our preferred solution for filling cavities and replacing old fillings. Most dentists have made the shift. However, we do still see patients with old silver fillings. Whether it's time to replace your old fillings or you simply want a more aesthetic solution, we are happy to help.
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