White Fillings in Sevenoaks
White fillings are tooth-coloured dental restorations used to repair teeth affected by decay, small chips, fractures or other limited areas of damage. They are commonly made from composite resin and can be selected to closely match the natural appearance of the tooth.
At Sevenoaks Dental & Implant Centre, we provide white filling treatment for suitable patients in Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Your dentist will assess the condition of your tooth and recommend the most appropriate restoration for your individual needs.
White composite fillings can be used for selected front and back teeth. The appropriate treatment depends on the amount of tooth structure affected, the location of the damage, your bite and your overall oral health.
What Are White Fillings?
White fillings, also known as composite fillings or tooth-coloured fillings, are restorations used to repair areas of a tooth affected by decay or certain types of damage.
The composite material can be selected to closely match the colour of the surrounding natural tooth, making the restoration less noticeable than a silver-coloured filling.
The material is placed into the prepared tooth and shaped to restore its appearance and function.
When Might I Need a White Filling?
Your dentist may recommend a filling when a tooth has been affected by decay or has a small area of damage that can be restored with a direct filling.
A white filling may be considered for:
- Tooth decay
- Small chips or fractures
- Limited areas of tooth wear
- Replacement of a damaged filling
- Selected cosmetic repairs
- Small areas of lost tooth structure
Not every damaged tooth is suitable for a white filling. If a tooth has extensive loss of structure, your dentist may discuss alternatives such as an inlay, onlay or dental crown.
Why Choose White Composite Fillings?
One of the main reasons patients choose white fillings is their tooth-coloured appearance.
What are the benefits of a white filling?
White fillings closely match the natural colour of your teeth – This means that they will not be visible when you talk, laugh and smile.
White fillings allow you to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible – This is because composite materials chemically bond to the surface of the tooth like an adhesive.
White fillings bond to the tooth helping to strengthen them – White fillings are more stable when exposed to hot and cold liquids and foods compared to metal filling that expand and contract.