White fillings — also called composite fillings — repair teeth damaged by decay, chips or small gaps, using a tooth-coloured material that blends in with the tooth around it. They keep more of your natural tooth structure than old-style silver amalgam fillings, which is why most patients at Pinner Green Dental choose them now.
Your dentist numbs the tooth and the surrounding area first, then removes the decay and builds the filling up in thin layers, hardening each one with a curing light as they go. Because it’s built up layer by layer rather than packed in all at once, less drilling is usually needed — so more of your own enamel stays intact than with a traditional silver filling.
Local anaesthetic for a comfortable start
Only the damaged part is taken away
Each layer hardened under a curing light
Blended in, ready to use straight away
Most patients pick composite for how it looks, but there’s more to it than that:
Blends in with the tooth — only your dentist would spot it
Needs less drilling than a silver filling
No metals — just a safe composite material
Adds extra support against cracks and wear
Doesn’t conduct temperature like metal does
Hardens quickly under the curing light
A fair few patients come in wanting to swap old amalgam fillings for white composite, usually for how it looks. We check your existing fillings at an exam first, so we can plan the removal safely without damaging the tooth underneath. Pairing this with regular hygiene visits helps the new filling — and the rest of your teeth — last.
White fillings start from £165 and go up to £295 depending on size — small, medium or large. Dental Plan members pay a reduced rate on the same scale.
| Filling Size | Private Fee | Plan Members |
|---|---|---|
| White Filling (Small / Medium / Large) | £165 – £295 | £130.50 – £265.50 |
Whether it’s a new filling, a replacement, or just a routine exam — get it sorted with a team that’s used to fitting around busy schedules.
