What are white fillings?
Also known as tooth colour, these fillings restore the natural colour of the tooth. They are also used for cosmetic purposes to change colour or size of teeth, or to close gaps between teeth. Besides, they are also used to repair chipped teeth and make them appear even.
What are the various advantages of white fillings?
Cosmetic uses: As said above, they are used to restore the natural tooth colour of the teeth and make them look straight and even.
Root canal treatment: They are used during the procedure as fillings once the pulp is removed from the damaged tooth. Once the procedure is complete, they are used to restore the natural colour of the tooth.
Chemically bond tooth structure: These fillings chemically bond the tooth structure, thus, doing away with the need for slots, pins or grooves to mechanically retain the structure in the mouth.
White fillings restore 85% - 95% of the original strength of the tooth. Besides, they harden in seconds and don't require days, as is the case with the other materials used in the dental procedures.
Treatment cost: will vary depending on complexity of treatment
