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  • Westbourne Grove Dental,
    18 Chepstow Corner,
    Pembridge Villas,
    W2 4XE

White Fillings

White fillings are a great alternative to the traditional metallic filling, allowing you to receive necessary treatment without the worry of your smile being affected.

At Westbourne Grove Dental, we offer a variety of filling types, from metal, composite resin, amalgam or porcelain. White fillings are typically made from composite resin and are one of the most popular choices among our patients.

Treatment

When your dentist examines your mouth, they will check for holes or cavities. They may also take x-rays to see the extent of damage if they feel you require a filling.

After choosing the type of filling, the dentist will proceed to treatment. This may entail removing the damaged or decayed part of the tooth. The affected tooth will then be cleaned and prepped before the filling is applied directly to the tooth.

If you choose a white filling, this helps the dentist to retain more of your natural tooth as – unlike a metal filling – the composite resin is bonded directly to the natural too just like a normal filling, a white filling helps to restore a tooth that has been damaged by decay, strengthening it and protecting it from deteriorating further. The added benefit of a white filling, however, is that it blends into the mouth, so your treatment is invisible yet effective.

Questions & Answers

Will the treatment be painful? The placement of a filling is not painful and if the area feels sensitive the dentist may offer you a local anaesthetic so you can have treatment without discomfort.

How long does a white filling last? There is no reason a white filling cannot last just as long as a metallic one. However, you do need to pay particular attention to the affected tooth and ensure your oral care routine is regular.

To book your appointment, please click here or call 020 7229 1730 for more information.

Dental

Seeing your Westbourne Grove Dental practitioner on a regular basis means that all your dental questions will be answered and any problem areas will be thoroughly examined. We pride ourselves in getting to know our patients and their dental needs, and by seeing us regularly we can build a good general picture of your oral health.

Face

We are able to create a subtle yet effective change to your appearance, rejuvenating your skin and eradicating wrinkles. Our Treatments can be used to address many issues, such as to tackle lines on the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes and lines above the lips.