Fillings

Types of Filling Available:

Amalgam
Fillings

• Are usually placed in the back of the mouth.
  
• Are regarded as being safe (there is no evidence that they cause you harm-British Dental Association guidelines)
  
• Are regarded as lasting slightly longer than most white fillings (with some exceptions).
  
• Are available on the NHS
  

White
Fillings

• Are usually placed at the front of the mouth.
  
• Look better than amalgam fillings.
  
• Are usually not available on the back teeth on the NHS.
  

Gold
Fillings

• Are very strong fillings.
  
• Are made by a laboratory and need at least two appointments.
  
• Are occasionally available on the NHS
  

Ceramic Fillings

• Are very strong fillings.
  
• Are made by a laboratory and need at least two appointments.
  
• Are very aesthetic and hard wearing.
  
• Only available on Private basis.