White Fillings

Fillings are the most common type of 'restorative treatment' in dentistry. Restorative treatment is generally needed because decay has caused a cavity to form in a tooth and fillings are, in many cases, the first treatment option for decayed teeth (provided that the decay is in its early stages and has not progressed too far). It is the least expensive type of treatment. Filling a tooth literally means placing material into the tooth to replace the decayed tissue. Many people are very conscious about the way they look so don't want the silver fillings of old (that show when they laugh or smile) and there are now new materials available that are equally as long lasting as the silver ones but much more natural looking. The life expectancy of a white/natural filling can greatly depend on where it is placed  in the mouth and also how heavily the teeth come together when biting. estetica can advise you on roughly how long your fillings should last.