White Fillings

Restore your teeth with natural-looking, metal-free fillings.

White (metal-free) fillings play an important role in restoring the shape, function, and aesthetics of teeth. With advancements in modern dentistry, these materials provide natural-looking and reliable results.

What is Teeth Whitening?

In Cosmetic Dentistry, white (metal free) fillings play a very important role in restoring the tooth’s shape, function and aesthetics. As the demand for a beautiful natural looking smile increased in the past few decades, white filling materials are now developed and its technology is continuously advancing.
Even few decades ago, amalgam “silver” fillings were very commonly used to fill teeth cavities. Nowadays, there are not many dental clinics that offer this type of service.
Main white filing materials used in Prahran Family Dental are Composite Resin and Glass Ionomers.

Patient undergoing dental extraction procedure

Benefits of White Fillings

Tooth coloured

Variety of shades available

Bonds to tooth surface

Hardens quickly under curing light

Closes gaps between teeth

Covers discolouration

Improves tooth shape and alignment

Replacing Amalgam Fillings

Replacing amalgam (silver) fillings is common for cosmetic reasons and concerns about old restorations breaking down.
Over time, amalgam fillings may crack or leak, leading to decay or damage to the tooth structure. In some cases, larger fillings can weaken the tooth.
If existing amalgam fillings are kept, they should be regularly monitored for any signs of cracks or faults.

Direct Composite Veneers

Composite resin veneers, also known as cosmetic or dental bonding, are an alternative to porcelain veneers. They are used to improve the appearance of front teeth by covering the surface with tooth-coloured material.
This treatment can restore lost enamel, mask discolouration, correct misalignment, and improve tooth shape, sometimes without the need for tooth reduction.Provides natural-looking, durable cosmetic improvement by enhancing tooth shape, and delivering results in a single visit.