prevention is always better
White fillings
In Eastbourne
Love your teeth
Oral Health with Aesthetic White Fillings
As dentists we believe prevention is always better than cure and will always encourage and help you to look after your teeth so you don’t develop tooth decay in the first place. If you do have decay and need a filling, then where possible, white fillings are a good solution that are both aesthetic and functional.
enhance your smile
Why choose white fillings?
Opting for white fillings offers both aesthetic and functional benefits. They seamlessly blend with your natural teeth, enhancing your smile without the visibility of traditional silver fillings, while also requiring minimal removal of healthy tooth structure for long-lasting restoration. Additionally, white fillings are mercury-free, providing a safer alternative for dental care.
Aesthetic Appeal
White fillings blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, enhancing your smile without silver.
Tooth Structure
They require less removal of healthy tooth structure, maintaining the tooth's strength.
Strong Bonding
White fillings bond directly to the tooth, providing durable restoration for cavities.
Mercury-Free
Unlike silver fillings, white fillings are mercury-free, offering a safer alternative.
Advanced techniques
Versatile Solution
White filling material have advanced over the years and now offer excellent colour matching and long lasting properties.
White fillings can be used for a variety of treatments including addressing decay in molar teeth as well as front teeth, repairing chipped teeth and as an alternative material to metal fillings.
treatment process
Safe and Efficient
The placement of white filling material is very safe. Once the cavity has been prepared, the new white materials is carefully layered into place. We use a special blue light to set the filling material so it will be completely set when you leave.
treatment process
Safe and Efficient
The placement of white filling material is very safe. Once the cavity has been prepared, the new white material is carefully layered into place. We use a special blue light to set the filling material so it will be completely set when you leave.
Frequently asked Questions
Yes, modern white fillings are highly durable and can withstand normal chewing forces. With proper care, they can last for many years.
Yes, white fillings are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural colour of your teeth. Dentists can customise the shade to match your specific tooth colour for a natural-looking result.
The process for white fillings involves removing the decayed portion of the tooth, preparing the cavity, and then layering the white filling material. Unlike traditional silver fillings, white fillings bond directly to the tooth and require a special curing light to harden the material.
Yes, the placement of white filling material is very safe. Once the cavity has been prepared, the new material is carefully layered into place and set using a special blue light. This ensures that the filling is completely hardened before you leave the dental practice.