Tooth-Colored Fillings

White fillings, also called tooth-colored or composite fillings, are an ideal choice for people who don’t want it to appear obvious that they have had cavities filled. With traditional metal fillings, often times extra tooth structure is removed in order to provide the material with strength and durability. Composite fillings are a much more conservative option, allowing the dentist to remove only the cavity itself. The fillings are then bonded, or glued, in place. In our office, Dr. Borrowdale only places composite fillings.