Are white fillings better than silver fillings?

White fillings bond directly onto your natural tooth and, being colour matched, give a far more natural-looking result than silver ever could. They're now among the most widely used restorative treatments around.

How long do white fillings last?

Looked after with good hygiene and regular check-ups, composite fillings commonly last for years — how long depends on the filling's size, your bite, and your home care.

Will my filling match my tooth?

Yes — we choose a composite shade to match your existing tooth closely, so the filling ends up virtually invisible.

Does getting a filling hurt?

Local anaesthetic usually numbs the tooth first, so treatment itself is comfortable. Mild sensitivity afterwards is normal and generally fades within a few days.

Can you replace my old silver fillings?

Yes — old amalgam fillings can often be swapped for modern white composite where it's clinically sensible, and we'll advise you on this at your examination.

What happens if my tooth is too damaged for a filling?

Where too much tooth structure has been lost, an inlay, onlay or crown might be recommended instead. We'll always run through every suitable option before treatment starts.

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Restorative Dentistry

White Composite Fillings
...repairing teeth naturally.

White fillings repair teeth damaged by decay, fractures or general wear while sitting invisibly within your smile. Matched closely to your natural tooth shade, they're a much more discreet option than old-style silver fillings.

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Time in chair: 20–60 minutes
Recovery: None
Results last: 5–10 years or longer with good care
Reversible: No

Overview — 001

Repair damaged teeth without compromising your smile.

A composite filling uses a hard-wearing, tooth-coloured resin that bonds straight onto your own tooth, bringing back both strength and appearance in one go. We reach for it most often to treat decay, swap out an old filling, or patch up a chip or worn edge — and because the resin bonds rather than simply sitting in a cavity, we usually need to remove less natural tooth than with older-style fillings. We shape, polish and shade-match every filling by hand so it settles in among your other teeth, with the goal of making it genuinely hard to spot where your own tooth stops and the repair begins.

Natural tooth-coloured appearance
Bonds directly to the tooth
Repairs decay and small fractures
Replaces old silver fillings
Preserves healthy tooth structure
Comfortable, long-lasting restoration

The process — 002

How it goes, step by step.

4 stages

01
20–30 minutes
Examination
We examine the tooth, talk through your symptoms, and decide whether a white filling is genuinely the right treatment.
20–30 minutes
02
20–30 minutes
Remove Decay
Decay and damaged tooth structure are removed carefully, keeping as much healthy tooth intact as we can.
20–30 minutes
03
20–40 minutes
Place the Composite Filling
The composite resin is layered and shaped onto the tooth before being hardened with a special curing light.
20–40 minutes
04
Included within your appointment
Polish & Check
Before you leave we check your bite, polish the finished filling and make sure everything feels right.
Included within your appointment

Ready to talk it through?

Book a white composite fillings consultation — or give us a ring.

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Results — 003

Before and after, real patients.

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Pricing — 004

Fixed pricing, agreed before we start.

Nobody likes a surprise bill, us included — every plan is set out in writing up front, so there's nothing unexpected waiting for you at reception.

Price

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per filling

Clinical assessment
Removal of decay where required
Tooth-coloured composite filling
Bite adjustment
Final polish

Filling costs vary with the tooth's size and location — see our Fee Guide or give the practice a call for exact pricing.

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Questions — 005

The things people actually ask.

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White fillings bond directly onto your natural tooth and, being colour matched, give a far more natural-looking result than silver ever could. They're now among the most widely used restorative treatments around.
Looked after with good hygiene and regular check-ups, composite fillings commonly last for years — how long depends on the filling's size, your bite, and your home care.
Yes — we choose a composite shade to match your existing tooth closely, so the filling ends up virtually invisible.
Local anaesthetic usually numbs the tooth first, so treatment itself is comfortable. Mild sensitivity afterwards is normal and generally fades within a few days.
Yes — old amalgam fillings can often be swapped for modern white composite where it's clinically sensible, and we'll advise you on this at your examination.
Where too much tooth structure has been lost, an inlay, onlay or crown might be recommended instead. We'll always run through every suitable option before treatment starts.