Composite White Filling
You may notice silver or black fillings in your back teeth, known as amalgam fillings. Today, these are being replaced with composite fillings, which are modern, mercury-free options that blend naturally with your teeth. A tooth coloured filling made from composite resin or ceramic restores strength while enhancing appearance. These materials bond securely to the tooth, providing durability and a natural look. Replacing old amalgam with composite fillings helps maintain oral health and improves your smile. Many patients prefer this option because it is safe, long-lasting, and almost invisible compared to traditional metal fillings.
At Bexley Dental, we safely remove old amalgam fillings in a controlled environment and replace them with composite resin or ceramic restorations. These natural-looking materials are durable and blend seamlessly with your teeth. Each composite filling helps restore strength and beauty, making your smile healthier and more attractive. Our approach ensures comfort, precision, and long-lasting results, giving you a confident smile that looks and feels completely natural.
Composite Resin
A composite white filling is a tooth-coloured material made from a plastic and glass (silicon dioxide) mixture. First introduced in the 1960s, it was initially used only on front teeth because it could not handle the pressure of chewing. Modern advancements have made composites much stronger, allowing their use on back teeth as well. Today, they not only restore decayed areas but also enhance smiles by changing tooth colour, reshaping uneven teeth, and improving overall dental appearance.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding involves placing composite resin on the front teeth to enhance their appearance, allowing our team to shape beautiful smiles much like an artist sculpts clay. This tooth bonding process uses a light-hardened white filling that can be carefully moulded and refined without time pressure. Once the desired shape and appearance are achieved, the resin is hardened with a dental curing light. The light activates the material, causing it to solidify and create a strong, natural-looking restoration.
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