White Fillings, which are also known as composite fillings, allow teeth to be filled and rebuilt utilising more aesthetically acceptable materials.
White Fillings do not contain mercury and are an ideal choice for achieving long-term strength in filled teeth. Teeth that are heavily filled with large silver amalgam or mercury fillings are at risk of fracturing because the tooth is spread apart by these traditional filling materials. These teeth can be rebuilt with composite inlays, which hold the tooth together as opposed to spreading it apart, preserving the remaining healthy tooth structure.
This allows teeth to be safely and aesthetically restored achieving a more attractive smile
Where a tooth is not too heavily filled but has a silver mercury filling which is noticeable when a patient smiles or opens their mouth a white composite filling may be used as an alternative. Deciding to have a bonded white composite filling means that your tooth will increase in strength and become more fracture resistant as the filling is bonded to the sidewalls of the tooth thus increasing its strength and reducing the chances of fracture occurring.
The fillings themselves blend into the natural surrounding colour of your teeth and provide an unnoticeable restoration. They can also used for cosmetic repairs in front teeth and as an economic alternative to veneers or crowns.
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