What are white fillings?
White fillings repair teeth damaged by decay. They are made of composite resin, matched to the colour of your teeth, so they blend in. The resin bonds to your tooth. That usually means less healthy tooth needs to be removed than for a metal filling.
We use them on front and back teeth, as long as the damage isn’t too large. They are also a common way to replace old silver (amalgam) fillings. White fillings at our Lewisham practice start from £160.
Why choose a white filling?
- It’s matched to your tooth colour, so it’s hard to spot.
- It bonds to the tooth, so less healthy tooth usually needs drilling away.
- It works on front and back teeth, for small and medium-sized cavities.
- It can replace an old silver filling that has worn, cracked or darkened.
- It can also rebuild a chipped or worn edge.
Want to improve how a tooth looks rather than treat decay? See cosmetic fillings.
Filling, crown or root canal?
How a white filling is placed
Check and clean
We make sure your mouth is healthy and the tooth is clean. We may use Airflow polishing so the filling bonds well.
Numbing
We usually numb the area with a local anaesthetic. If you’re very nervous, ask us about conscious sedation.
Removing the decay
We remove the decay and prepare the tooth. This usually needs less drilling than a metal filling.
Building and shaping
The resin goes on in layers. Each layer is hardened with a special light. We then shape and polish the filling to fit your bite.
Fillings at SmileUp
- Fillings by Dr Taison Lee, who has a strong interest in restorative dentistry, and dental therapist Stuart Gray
- Airflow cleaning available before treatment
- Conscious sedation available if you’re anxious
- Open six days · Mon, Tue until 7:30pm
How much does it cost?
Your dentist confirms the exact cost in a written plan before any treatment starts.
| White (composite) fillings | £160–£260 |
Representative example: cash price £1,595, amount of credit £1,595, first payment of £33.36 taken upfront then 59 monthly payments of £33.21, total cost of credit £397.75, total amount payable £1,992.75 over 60 months, rate of interest 9.9% p.a. fixed. Representative 9.9% APR. SmileUp Limited is a credit broker, not a lender (FRN 727371). Finance provided by Tabeo Finance Limited (FRN 777539). Credit subject to status, UK residents 18+.
