White Fillings in London

Come see our expert composite white-filling dentist in the city of London (Camden) offering bespoke white fillings at affordable prices

✔  Metal-free alternative

✔  Natural looking ‘white’ fillings

✔  Only one visit required

White (composite) fillings in Camden, London

White fillings  – AKA composite fillings’ or ‘Tooth coloured fillings’ or ‘Invisible fillings’ or ‘dental fillings  – are one of the most common dental procedures used to restore a tooth that has suffered from decay or a cavity to its original condition. These are also used to fix cracks,  chips, close the minor gaps between teeth and replace metal fillings.

 Most people would have some sort of filling in their mouths. However, a lot of people don’t prefer the traditional silver filling as it shows off when you smile or laugh, making them conscious about the way they look. At NW1 Dental Care is a mercury-free practice, meaning our dentists will not use dental amalgam – a material composed of mercury, silver, tin and copper – to restore your teeth. We recommend and only offer white fillings which is both aesthetically and functionally better solution to restore your teeth and preserve your beautiful white smile.

 

Invisible Fillings in London

What are White Fillings?

Fillings are normally used to protect and restore the tooth to its original function and are made from dental composite combined with resins. White fillings are made of composite that are white so they are called white fillings. White dental fillings are a safe procedure and our recommended solution for people requiring filling that is both aesthetic and functional.

Patients seeking superior cosmetic results for their fillings normally come to NW1 Dental Care to get our bespoke white fillings treatment in London where the results are so natural looking that no one will be able to tell you’ve had any restorative treatment carried out.  During your examination, our cosmetic dentist will determine which shade of white is best suited for you and colour match your teeth so that the restoration blends in seamlessly. This can also be successfully done on both the front and back teeth. Compared to the traditional silver amalgam fillings these provide a natural, healthier, and safer option to repair damage and improve cosmetic appearance.

Reasons For Needing a Tooth Filling

A tooth may decay due to various factors such as poor dental hygiene, mouth bacteria, eating sugary food and drinks  – which overtime weaken your enamel, breaking down the tooth and resulting in a cavity. Unless this cavity is treated, the tooth will continue to decay and become increasingly painful. The dentist uses tooth filling to fill in the cavity, repairing the damage caused by the decay and preventing bacteria from attacking the cavity further. However, if the cavity is left untreated for a long time and the decay is beyond repairable with a filling, the dentist may recommend a root canal to repair the tooth or tooth extraction to remove the tooth completely.

People of all ages may require a tooth filling to restore their tooth back. You should visit a dentist if you have a nagging toothache, sudden pain when you bite, sensitivity to hot and cold, or when you have a damaged tooth or cavity. Your dentist may use a white filling to :

✔  fill a cavity or repair tooth decay
✔  fix chips or broken tooth
✔  to reshape an uneven tooth
✔  to replace a metal amalgam (silver) filling
✔  to close small gaps between teeth

White Composite Fillings Procedure

A filling normally requires a single dental appointment with the dentist at the clinic.

1. Tooth preparation –  If the size of the cavity is big then your dentist may numb the tooth using local anaesthetic. The dentist will gently inject a local anaesthetic into your gum to numb the area that will be treated ensuring your dental treatment is as pain-free and comfortable as possible.

2. Removing decayed tissue – the dentist will carefully remove the decay in the tooth’s surface and small areas that are beginning to decay around it. This is mostly done using a small drill and you won’t feel any pain. The dentist will try to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible. Note old metallic or silver filling can also be replaced here.

3. Cleaning the cavity – After the damaged part is removed the resulting cavity is cleaned and disinfected.

4. Apply Bonding agent – We will apply an adhesive bonding agent to the cavity that will hold the composite filling in place and this is hardened using a blue light.

5. Place the filling material – Dental composite filling used to repair the tooth is a blended shade of composite resin that matches the colour of your natural tooth making it functional and aesthetically appealing.

6. Proper restoration – if you have any gaps between teeth then the dentist will apply fillings or if he finds any decay near the tooth nerve then you will be provided with proper medication for protection.

7. Shaping the filling – Once the cavity is filled, the dentist will sculpt and polish the surface, so it looks and feels like a natural tooth and restores your normal bite. A bite test using carbon paper is conducted to ensure your teeth fit together comfortably.

Once the filling procedure is complete, you will be able to use the tooth like any other tooth. You can eat and drink normally and you shouldn’t feel any discomfort. The time taken for the procedure varies for each person but usually within one hour. It is a quick and inexpensive alternative to other smile makeover options like porcelain veneers.

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Advantages of White Fillings

Dentists and individuals often choose White fillings for a variety of reasons :

  • White fillings contain no toxic materials, for example, mercury. Some studies have suggested that mercury contained in amalgam filling can be a risk to health.
  • White fillings do not contract or expand due to any change in temperature and help protect the tooth from fracture and sensitivity
  • White fillings require less drilling, so not much of your natural healthy tooth structure needs to be removed compared to other types of metallic or amalgam fillings
  • White fillings look more aesthetically pleasing as they match your natural tooth coloured and blend for a seamless finish
  • Tooth-coloured fillings harden within a few seconds instead of days like other materials
  • Tooth-coloured fillings bond with the actual tooth, making the decayed tooth stronger and preventing breaks
  • Tooth-coloured fillings can be used to replace your old amalgam filling or can easily be repaired if they start to degrade
  • Tooth-coloured fillings are very versatile and can be used to fix chips, cracks, and or badly worn teeth
  • Composite white fillings are quick and inexpensive option to get fix or enhance your smile compared to porcelain veneers for a smile makeover

White Fillings Cost in Camden and London

There is no fixed cost for white fillings, as the price of your white filling treatment will depend on depends on the size of fillings, how many fillings you need, the position of filling in your mouth, and other factors.

To help keep our dental fillings treatment as affordable as possible, we have kept our white filling prices very reasonable and competitive when compared to other dentists in Camden and London. Our fillings cost between £120 – £300 and the exact cost of treatment will be determined at the clinic but below is the rough guide :

  • Small Composite Fillings  from £120
  • Medium Composite Fillings from £150
  • Large Composite Fillings from £180

The cost of white fillings is more than amalgam fillings but the benefits outweigh the costs. This is especially more important if the filling required is applied in a place that would make it easily visible while smiling or talking.

It may be advisable to check your current dental insurance policy for details on your individual coverage terms for part or all of the cost involved for tooth fillings.

Why choose NW1 Dental Care for your white composite fillings in London ?

At NW1 Dental Care, we have helped hundreds of our patients to restore their smiles.

✅  We offer competitive pricing to ensure you get the best value for your investment
✅  We have experienced dentists so you can feel confident that you’re in safe hands
✅  Our dentists can make you feel confident with tooth-coloured natural-looking dental fillings
✅  Our dentists can replace your old silver fillings with tooth coloured composite fillings
✅  We can repair teeth with chips, cracks, or that are damaged
✅  We can provide temporary fillings in case of emergencies & replace them with permanent ones

If you are searching for an expert white fillings dentist in the City of London (Camden) who offers fantastic bespoke composite bonded fillings at affordable prices then we can help. Get in touch to book your appointment.

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If you want to know more about white fillings to decide if they’re the right treatment for you, you can get started with a dental examination using ONLINE BOOKING,  or call our friendly team today on 0207 485 4626 or use contact us form

FAQs on Tooth White Fillings

It will depend on your plan whether the insurance provider will cover part or the full cost of white filling.  Most insurance plans cover only the cost of basic fillings. Our friendly team at NW1 Dental Care should be able to help and advise you on this matter.

If you suffer from having cavities in your tooth then you need fillings to protect the tooth from further tooth decay, injury, or spread of infection and keep your tooth healthy. People prefer white filing as they are both functionally and aesthetically pleasing.

White fillings are also in high demand from people who wish to replace their metal filling with invisible fillings so that filling blends with the natural tooth colour and isn’t visible when they laugh or talk.

Good oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist for check-ups help curb cavities. In addition, using fluoride-rich toothpaste, eating high sugar food in moderation, avoid sugary drinks, and refraining from eating/snacking after brushing at night are some other things that help in preventing cavities.

You may have a cavity if you experience pain or sensitivity in your teeth while consuming cold, hot, sugary, or acidic food and beverages. If the cavity is severe then cool air can also cause irritation.

Getting fillings is normally a painless procedure and you may be given a local anesthetic before the procedure begins. In case you feel any pain after the treatment (which is largely uncommon) it can easily be managed by mild pain killers or even home remedies.

Your composite filling doesn’t require any special care. Just continue to regularly brush and floss to prevent any further tooth decay.

White fillings should normally last for 5-10 years before they need to be replaced.  Depending on how you take care of your teeth or how large is your cavity you might require additional dental visits for fillings to be replaced.

If there is too much damage to the teeth then the dentist may recommend other options like dental crown or inlays/onlays

If the tooth decay has reached centre of the tooth, then the dentist might advise on root canal therapy to save the tooth. Post root canal treatment, the dentist will restore your tooth shape and strength by fillings or crown

 

Contact our clinic to make a prompt appointment so that the dentist can examine the nature of the loose or missing tooth filling issue you are experiencing. After the dental check-up, the dentist would be in the best position to advise on the necessary treatment required for your case.

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