Both white fillings and bonding use dental composite. It is a special dental resin made from a combination of plastic and glass. It can perfectly mimic tooth enamel and we can colour-match it to your tooth colour so it looks just like your tooth.
White fillings are placed in the back teeth, restoring the structure of the tooth that has been removed due to a cavity or decay. White fillings can also replace amalgam fillings. Bonding, or build-ups, can be used on teeth that are visible when you smile. It can be used to neaten up teeth that have worn away, rebuild bite surfaces and correct mild chips. Bonding can also be used to close black triangles, gaps between teeth at the gum line.
Composite can be built directly on your tooth so there is no need to strip away a layer of enamel. Bonding requires a degree of skill to accurately build up the shape of a tooth from scratch and we have restorative dentistry experts who make it appear as if there was no damage in the first place.
Composite is invulnerable to bacteria and decay, but the natural tooth underneath isn’t. Great oral hygiene at home will keep your tooth lasting for as long as possible.
You may require maintenance on these restorations, particularly if you like to drink tea or coffee or enjoy other food and drinks that stain your teeth. This can easily be monitored at your regular check-ups.
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