White Fillings

Fillings no longer need to be visible when you smile.

Tooth-coloured ‘white’ fillings are aesthetic, mercury-free filling that gives you peace of mind that your teeth look great following an episode of tooth decay or a dental injury.

White fillings – what you need to know

What are the advantages of white fillings?

White fillings are minimally invasive to your teeth. As they don’t expand and contract in response to temperature changes, they aren’t as prone to cracking as amalgam fillings. They can also be bonded straight to your teeth, so you can expect to spend less time in the dentist’s chair (which is always music to the ears of patients!)

Our patients frequently report less tooth sensitivity after replacing their amalgam fillings with a white filling. A further benefit is that white fillings don’t interfere with X-rays, so any future decay is more detectable when you see your dentist.

Once your filling is placed, there will be no distinction between your natural teeth and the teeth that have been filled with a tooth-coloured ‘white’ filling.

When is a white filling necessary?

A white filling is a minor restorative solution for mild decay and dental injuries. If your dentist flags areas of decay, or you have relayed to us that you are suffering from bad breath or tooth sensitivity, we may suggest a white filling.

White fillings in Monmouth – catch dental decay and injuries early

White fillings are an excellent solution for stopping these issues from becoming more serious and needing more involved and multi-faceted dental treatment.

At Agincourt Dental, we use digital imaging technology to highlight even the most minuscule of emerging decay or injuries to your tooth, so you can choose to act accordingly to undergo the dental treatment you need.

What to expect

Our dentists will examine the condition of your tooth, using digital X-rays and scans. They will demonstrate the areas of decay to you using scans and go ahead with treatment with your approval.

Local anaesthetic may be used to numb your tooth and the surrounding gum tissue. The decay is removed from the affected portion of the tooth, and the filling material is placed and moulded to the appropriate portion of the tooth.