White Fillings

White Fillings at SJ Smith & Associates

Subtle Solutions for Tooth Repair

When tooth decay strikes and a cavity forms, the conventional solution involves repairing it with a filling. Traditionally, these fillings have been crafted from dental amalgam, presenting a silver hue and often reserved for back teeth.

While tooth fillings are routine, some individuals may feel self-conscious about visible silver fillings when they smile. Fortunately, the era of the classic silver filling has given way to a discreet alternative – the white filling.

The Beauty of White Fillings

White fillings offer a durable solution that seamlessly blends with your natural teeth, providing a nearly invisible restoration. Available in various shades, these fillings closely match the colour of your teeth, addressing aesthetic concerns associated with traditional silver fillings.

Crafting the Perfect Match

Cleaning and Preparation: We begin by cleaning your tooth, removing any plaque, decay, or existing fillings. Once the cavity is clear, we proceed to fill it with white filling material.
Molding and Shaping: The filling is meticulously shaped to mimic the contours of your teeth, ensuring a natural appearance.
Curing Process: A curing light is then used to harden the filling, securing it in place.
Final Touch: The filling is expertly trimmed to seamlessly integrate with your tooth’s natural structure, creating a harmonious and discreet result.

Caring for Your White Fillings

Maintaining your white fillings is akin to caring for your natural teeth:

Brush gently twice a day.
Floss regularly to keep the area between your teeth clean.
Avoid substances that can stain your teeth.

Following a white filling procedure, it’s advisable to be mindful of tooth sensitivity:

Avoid hot and cold foods and drinks for a brief period.
Chew carefully, particularly around the treated tooth, and avoid hard foods.

At SJ Smith & Associates, we offer the artistry of white fillings, ensuring your smile remains beautifully restored and discreetly enhanced.

Five Benefits of White Fillings at Poppies Dental Care

1. Aesthetic Appeal

White fillings are a discreet alternative to traditional silver amalgam fillings. They are available in various shades, closely matching the natural color of your teeth. This aesthetic advantage makes them virtually unnoticeable, ensuring a seamless blend with your smile.

2. Natural-Looking Restoration

The process of crafting white fillings involves molding the material to match the contours of your teeth, resulting in a restoration that mimics the natural structure of your tooth. The final touch involves expert trimming to seamlessly integrate the filling into your tooth.

3. Versatile Application

White fillings can be used for both front and back teeth, providing a versatile solution for tooth decay and cavities. Their ability to blend with the natural color of your teeth makes them suitable for a wide range of dental restorations.

4. Minimised Sensitivity

While your tooth may be sensitive after receiving a filling, white fillings are known for causing less post-treatment sensitivity compared to traditional amalgam fillings. This can contribute to a more comfortable and positive patient experience.

5. Preservation of Tooth Structure

White fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, requiring less removal of healthy tooth material during the preparation process. This preservation of tooth structure is beneficial for long-term dental health.

Choose white fillings at SJ Smith & Associates for a restoration that not only addresses dental concerns but also enhances the natural beauty of your smile.

Call us on 0161 865 1633 to find out more about White Fillings

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What people say

Based in the heart of Whitehaven, Cumbria, S.J.Smith & Associates are a friendly welcoming practice offering high quality dentistry to adults and children. We are a mixed dental practice providing NHS dentistry and full range of private cosmetic treatments including teeth whitening, invisalign and hygiene services. We aim to educate and support our patients to make informed decisions about their own dental health.

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       The best dentist! Always so kind and comforting if you're a little anxious! Very thorough so you get the treatments you need.
      Hannah Shepherd 
 
 
 
 
 
     What a wonderful Dentist, so friendly and efficient. Working very long hours and travelling to and from London. My kids and I have just been for our first appointment, fixed a couple of problems in no time, the dental nurse was also fantastic and reassuring. The dentist even took the time to show me how I can help my child look after his teeth whilst he was in the chair. Very happy patients. Thank you
      Helen Mason 
 
 
 
 
 
     Used this dentist for the first time as a new patient. The dentist I saw was from London, he comes up for 3 days every week. He was just fabulous and sorted a few problems within no time. His assistant was also very good, and extremely friendly, making sure that I was fine throughout the procedure.
I did have to wait for a while to be seen as they were very busy, but they apologised, and I understand that after the pandemic they are playing catch up. Not their fault!
I would highly recommend this practice.
      Lynn Smith 
 
 
 
 
 
     Receptionists are lovely, so polite and helpful. Thank you ladies.
      Janet Tyson 
 
 
 
 
 
     Filling then another visit for extraction, finally had addition to my plate. On each visit all members of staff from reception to Dental nurse and Dentist were all very helpful.
Would recommend to anyone.
Thank you all.
      Ken Shaw 
 
 
 
 
 
     Went today and sorted me out for over the Christmas period so I was paint free
      Andrea Corlette

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The best dentist! Always so kind and comforting if you're a little anxious! Very thorough so you get the treatments you need.

Hannah Shepherd

What a wonderful Dentist, so friendly and efficient. Working very long hours and travelling to and from London. My kids and I have just been for our first appointment, fixed a couple of problems in no time, the dental nurse was also fantastic and reassuring. The dentist even took the time to show me how I can help my child look after his teeth whilst he was in the chair. Very happy patients. Thank you

Helen Mason

Used this dentist for the first time as a new patient. The dentist I saw was from London, he comes up for 3 days every week. He was just fabulous and sorted a few problems within no time. His assistant was also very good, and extremely friendly, making sure that I was fine throughout the procedure. I did have to wait for a while to be seen as they were very busy, but they apologised, and I understand that after the pandemic they are playing catch up. Not their fault! I would highly recommend this practice.

Lynn Smith

Receptionists are lovely, so polite and helpful. Thank you ladies.

Janet Tyson

Filling then another visit for extraction, finally had addition to my plate. On each visit all members of staff from reception to Dental nurse and Dentist were all very helpful. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you all.

Ken Shaw

Went today and sorted me out for over the Christmas period so I was paint free

Andrea Corlette