Restorative

Tooth-Coloured White Fillings

Mercury-free, seamless resin restorations matching your natural tooth shade.

Price / FeeFrom €200 – €350
Typical Duration30 – 60 Minutes
RecoveryImmediate (Bite functionally straight away)
Tooth-Coloured White Fillings
Clinical Care Provider
Dr. Ruth Murphy & Dr. Patricia McCoy
Castletroy Shopping Centre, Limerick
Treatment In-Depth

What to Expect With Tooth-Coloured White Fillings

Gone are the days of dark, conspicuous silver amalgam fillings. Modern tooth-coloured composite fillings blend invisibly with your natural enamel. Composite resin chemically bonds directly to the tooth, strengthening its structure and allowing us to preserve significantly more natural healthy enamel compared to traditional metal fillings. Whether repairing a new cavity, fixing a chipped edge, or replacing old dark amalgam fillings, our dental surgeons carefully layer and sculpt the resin for a seamless, durable result.

🎯Who Is This Treatment Recommended For?

Patients with cavities, cracked or chipped teeth, worn enamel edges, or those wishing to replace old dark metal fillings.

Clinical Process

Step-by-Step Treatment Journey

01

Gentle Numbing & Preparation

We administer gentle local anaesthetic and delicately remove decay or damaged enamel.

02

Shade Selection & Etching

We match the exact shade of your surrounding enamel and prepare the tooth surface with microscopic etching for bonding.

03

Layering & LED Light Curing

The composite resin is applied in delicate layers and hardened instantly with a specialized UV/blue curing light.

04

Sculpting & Polishing

The filling is shaped to match your natural bite anatomy and polished to a lifelike high-gloss shine.

Why Choose Us

Patient Benefits & Advantages

Completely Invisible

Custom-shaded to match your natural enamel seamlessly so no one can tell you have a filling.

Preserves Natural Tooth

Adhesive bonding requires minimal removal of healthy tooth structure compared to silver fillings.

Zero Mercury

Safe, biocompatible resin formulation with no metallic taste or thermal conductivity.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do composite white fillings last?

With proper brushing, flossing, and routine checkups, composite fillings typically last 7 to 10+ years.

Can I replace my old silver fillings with white ones?

Yes, we routinely safely replace old, leaking, or unsightly amalgam fillings with tooth-coloured composites.

Treatment Investment
From €200 – €350

Transparent fees with clear quotes before any procedure.

Included in Care:
  • 100% Mercury-free & biocompatible composite resin
  • Precision shade matching to your exact tooth colour
  • Direct adhesive bonding preserves maximum healthy tooth
  • Immediate bite functionality and long-lasting durability
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