Repair & restore
White composite fillings in Littleborough
Modern white fillings are bonded to the tooth and matched to its shade, so a repair is almost impossible to spot.
About white composite fillings
Composite is a tooth-coloured material that bonds directly onto the surface of your tooth. It is used to fill cavities and can also make small cosmetic improvements where teeth have minor differences in position, shape or contour.
For small cosmetic changes, the underlying tooth is often left undisturbed, so an anaesthetic is rarely needed. Like natural teeth, composite can stain or chip over the years, and may need polishing or replacing in time. Composite is especially useful for younger patients whose teeth are still developing.
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What white fillings can do
Repair decay
Replace decayed tooth with a strong filling that matches your natural shade.
Close small gaps
Add a little width to teeth to close small spaces between them.
Disguise a twisted tooth
Reshape a tooth so it lines up visually with its neighbours.
Fix chips and wear
Rebuild chipped or worn edges and restore a smooth, even smile.
Steady your bite
Stabilise your bite while we plan a longer-term restoration.
What happens
Three calm steps
Step 1: Prepare
We numb the tooth if needed and gently remove any decay.
Step 2: Match and build
We choose the shade, then build the filling up in thin layers, setting each with a blue light.
Step 3: Shape and polish
We shape the filling to your bite and polish it to a natural shine.
Good to know
White Fillings: your questions answered
How much does a white filling cost?
A single composite filling is £135, two are £165, and multiple fillings are £210. Silver (amalgam) fillings are also available from £105.
Can you replace my old silver fillings?
Often, yes. If an old amalgam filling is failing, or you would simply prefer tooth-coloured fillings, we can talk through whether composite is suitable for that tooth.
How long do white fillings last?
With good care, composite fillings last many years. They can stain or chip over time, and may need polishing or replacing eventually, just like any filling.
Will I need an injection?
For fillings that treat decay, we usually numb the tooth so you feel comfortable. For small cosmetic additions to the surface of a tooth, an anaesthetic is rarely needed.
Near you
White Fillings for patients across the valley
We welcome patients from Littleborough and all the surrounding towns and villages. Choose yours for travel details and local information.
- White fillings for Rochdale3.5 mi · 10 min
- White fillings for Smithy Bridge1 mi · 4 min
- White fillings for Wardle1.5 mi · 5 min
- White fillings for Milnrow3 mi · 8 min
- White fillings for Newhey4 mi · 10 min
- White fillings for Shaw6 mi · 15 min
- White fillings for Todmorden6 mi · 15 min
- White fillings for Walsden4 mi · 9 min
- White fillings for Whitworth6 mi · 15 min
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