Repair cavities or replace old silver fillings with our high-quality, tooth-coloured composite resin. We artfully shade-match the material to blend perfectly with your natural enamel, restoring the strength and beauty of your tooth so that your dental work remains virtually invisible.
White fillings, also known as composite fillings, are the modern way to repair cavities without compromising your smile. Made from a durable blend of high-quality plastic and glass particles, these fillings are designed to match your natural tooth shade perfectly.
Unlike old-fashioned silver fillings that require removing healthy tooth structure to stay in place, composite fillings bond directly to your tooth. This allows us to preserve more of your natural enamel while restoring strength and function. The result is a seamless repair that is virtually invisible to the naked eye.
Composite fillings are the ideal solution for anyone who needs to repair a tooth but wants to maintain a natural appearance.
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Silver (amalgam) fillings are made of a mix of metals and require removing more of your natural tooth to stay in place. They are visible and can darken your smile over time. White (composite) fillings are made of tooth-coloured resin that bonds directly to your tooth, preserving more structure and blending invisibly with your enamel.
With proper oral hygiene and regular check-ups at South Coast Dental, composite fillings are highly durable and can last 7 to 10 years or more. They are strong enough to withstand the daily pressure of chewing, even on back teeth.
It shouldn’t. We prioritize your comfort by using a strong topical gel before any injection, so you barely feel a pinch. We then ensure the tooth is completely numb before we start. Once the anaesthetic wears off, your tooth may be slightly sensitive for a day or two, which is normal.
Yes! Many patients choose to replace old, dark amalgam fillings with composite resin for a cleaner, more youthful look. We can safely remove the old metal and bond a new, natural-looking filling in its place during a single visit.
Ignoring a cavity allows decay to spread deeper into the tooth, eventually reaching the nerve. This can cause severe pain, infection, or an abscess, which may require a root canal or extraction to fix. It is always faster, cheaper, and less painful to treat a cavity early with a simple filling.
Yes. Because we use a special blue light to harden the composite instantly, your filling is fully set before you leave the chair. You can eat as soon as the numbness wears off (to avoid biting your cheek!).
