Enhance Your Smile with Tooth Fillings
What Exactly Are White Fillings?
Why Do I Need White Fillings?
Your dentist will recommend you white fillings if you have:
- Plaque
- Tartar
- Cavities
- Gaps in teeth
- Existing silver fillings
What Types of White Fillings Should I Use?
There are two types of white fillings, direct and indirect fillings. Direct fillings are molded and cured right inside your mouth, which is ideal for smaller fillings.
Indirect fillings are best for larger cavities and partial crowns, where your dentist first scans your teeth and then creates the filling. These white fillings are then fitted onto the teeth to complete the crowns.
How Long Does It Take to Get Composite Fillings?
It takes about 30 minutes for your dentist to apply composite fillings, but it can take longer depending on the extent of cavities and the number of teeth. No recovery time is necessary for white fillings. Just be certain to avoid staining beverages like coffee, tea, and wine for the first few days after treatment.
Tooth fillings retain their color if the rest of the tooth stains, so your dentist may recommend whitening your teeth first before applying the fillings.