White fillings, also known as composite fillings are a blend of plastic and glass that matches the color of your teeth. They serve not only to fill cavities caused by decay but also to aesthetically enhance your smile by filling gaps, repairing chips, and even reshaping teeth to appear straighter.
Seamless Integration with Your Natural Teeth
Our patients at Brisbane Dental Clinic can benefit from white fillings that are carefully color-matched to blend seamlessly with their natural teeth. In contrast to the older amalgam fillings, which have a noticeable silver appearance, white fillings offer a much more discreet solution. Amalgam fillings, traditionally made with about 50% mercury, have raised concerns due to the potential health risks associated with mercury, a toxic metal.
The Benefits of Choosing White Fillings:
- Natural Appearance: They blend in with your natural teeth, maintaining the aesthetics of your smile.
- Strong Bonding: White fillings bond effectively with the natural structure of your teeth.
- Preventive Care: They help halt further decay in affected teeth.
- Quick Procedure: The process of getting white fillings is efficient and swift.
- Repairability: If damaged, they can be easily repaired.
- Non-Toxic: Free from mercury, making them a safer choice for dental restorations.
