Composite Fillings

Natural-looking repairs for damaged teeth

Tooth fillings are a routine and very common way to treat cavities and fix damaged teeth. We use composite fillings for an aesthetic and durable repair, able to restore your tooth’s full strength and function while looking completely natural. The dental composite material looks just like dental enamel, and can be colour-matched to blend perfectly into your smile.

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Why Choose White Fillings?

White fillings are a popular choice due to their aesthetic nature, blending beautifully with your natural teeth and providing a seamless repair. Dental composite has similar properties to traditional silver amalgam, offering a durable, strong and successful solution to damaged teeth.

Composite fillings require less of your natural tooth structure to be removed before placement, making them a less invasive choice. They are a versatile option, able to restore decayed, chipped, worn or broken teeth to bring back function and appearance to your smile.

Your Quick Guide to Composite Fillings Treatment

We numb the affected area using local anaesthetic and remove the decayed part of your tooth
We apply colour-matched composite material in layers until it fits perfectly in the cavity and feels comfortable
We harden the composite material with a UV light and polish your tooth so it looks and feels completely natural

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Many people opt for a white filling over the more traditional silver amalgam for aesthetic reasons, as the silver stands out a lot more in the mouth. A white dental filling has many of the same strong and durable qualities as amalgam and contains no metal. 
: White fillings blend beautifully into your natural teeth, and can’t be seen when you talk, laugh or smile. We ensure the composite material is colour matched to the shade of your natural teeth to give the most aesthetic repair possible. 
: If you have silver amalgam fillings and would like a more aesthetic alternative, we can change them for white composite. We remove the entire silver filling, clean your tooth and apply the composite to the tooth cavity for a natural looking repair.
: Yes, a composite dental filling can be easily repaired if it becomes damaged. As the composite is applied in layers and can bond to itself, we can add more material to cover the damage to your filling. In some cases, we may opt to remove the whole filling and replace it, but this still can be achieved in a single appointment. 
: The best way to look after your white filling is to simply treat it as part of your natural tooth. Brush and floss twice a day to prevent decay forming and visit your dentist for regular check-up appointments.

When Visiting

We are located at 259 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RP

We are at the Addenbrookes end of Hills Road, opposite The Perse School. Our entrance is located in Glebe Road. The practice is easily accessible on the ground floor with a level entrance.

Visiting by car?

Ample, free parking is available onsite at the practice

Travelling by bike?

Our dedicated racks keep your bike secure

Catching the bus?

There is a bus stop opposite the practice

Travelling by train?

We are a 10-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station

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