Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Discreet, durable composite fillings that restore decayed or damaged teeth while blending naturally with your smile.
What Is Tooth-Coloured Fillings?
Tooth-coloured fillings use a composite resin that is shade-matched to your natural teeth, removing decay and restoring the tooth’s shape and strength without the dark appearance of older metal fillings.
The material bonds directly to the tooth, which means less healthy structure needs to be removed compared to older filling techniques, and the result blends in almost invisibly.
- Natural, shade-matched appearance
- Bonds directly to the tooth for a conservative prep
- Completed in a single visit for most cavities
- Free of visible metal or dark fillings
- Durable for everyday chewing and biting
Signs You May Need Tooth-Coloured Fillings
- A cavity detected during your check-up
- Sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold food in one tooth
- A visible dark spot or small hole in a tooth
- An old metal filling you’d like replaced with a natural-looking one
Not sure if this applies to you? A short consultation will confirm — there’s no obligation to proceed.
What Happens, Step by Step
Diagnosis
The dentist confirms the extent of decay using examination and X-rays if needed.
Local Anaesthesia
If the cavity is close to the nerve, the area is numbed for comfort.
Decay Removal
Decayed tooth structure is carefully removed, preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.
Composite Filling
The tooth-coloured resin is placed in layers and shaped to match your natural tooth contours.
Curing & Polishing
Each layer is hardened with a curing light, then polished for a smooth, natural finish.
Common Questions About Tooth-Coloured Fillings
With good oral hygiene, composite fillings typically last 7–10 years before needing replacement.
No — the resin is shade-matched to your natural tooth colour, so it blends in closely with the surrounding tooth.
This depends on the depth of the cavity — shallow fillings often need none, while deeper cavities are done under local anaesthesia.
Yes, old amalgam fillings can be removed and replaced with composite fillings for a more natural appearance.
Your smile deserves expert care. Book your appointment today
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