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Advantages of White Fillings

Made of a combination (composite) of tiny plastic and glass particles, white filling material provides some distinct advantages over silver amalgam fillings:

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• White fillings can be colour-matched to your tooth, creating a completely natural look that renders your filling virtually "invisible"

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• White fillings are bonded to your tooth, so they do not fall out

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• White fillings require removing very little tooth structure for placement, so more of your natural tooth is preserved

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• White fillings are not affected by temperature changes, unlike metal fillings, and so can protect your tooth against fracturing

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• White fillings are Mercury-free, removing any risk to sensitive individuals

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White fillings have a life expectancy of 15+ years, depending upon the location of the filling and the bite forces of that location.

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Your Colney Hatch dentist will discuss the advantages of white fillings for your case, which may include a recommendation to replace existing silver amalgam fillings with white fillings.