White fillings & inlays are a new way of replace the amalgam (silver coloured mercury) fillings. Cosmetically these fillings are much better looking than silver fillings as they are made to match the colour of your teeth. So when you smile you won’t see any of those unsightly amalgam fillings giving you a beautiful natural looking smile. Also both filling materials are non toxic they contain no mercury unlike the amalgam fillings.

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The length of the appointment will depend on a number of fillings being treated & the size. The appointment is usually between 20-30 minutes.

The decay or old amalgam is removed, the hole is shaped.

The hole is filled with a tooth coloured paste or composite containing glass. The composite is moulded in the tooth then set hard using an ultra violet light.

You can eat immediately on the tooth.

If looked after they can expect to last between 2-10years. The only disadvantages with white fillings are they can stain with age, they are less durable than amalgam & can cause sensitivity.

White filling do cost more than amalgam fillings. Their natural look & the confidence that they can give to patients makes the cost relatively inexpensive. White fillings are not available on the NHS in back teeth. cost

Ask your dentist or one of the dental team for more information.

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