White Fillings

Also know as Composites, these fillings are designed to match the color of your teeth. They may be used to restore a decayed tooth or repair a defect. Although they are often on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, they may also be used on a back tooth when the restoration is small or may be visible.

Like silver fillings, composites can be prepared and placed in one visit. After the decayed portion of the tooth is removed, the dentist uses a very mild acid solution to "etch" the tooth surface. A bonding agent is brushed onto the prepared tooth, followed by several thin layers of the tooth-colored composite. Once the composite filling is placed, the material is chemically hardened, or cured, with a special light, and polished.