Many people have had amalgam (silver) fillings in the past which they now feel are unsightly. White (tooth coloured) fillings look natural, are long lasting and increasingly popular.

If the decay is not too serious, the dentist will remove all the decay and restore the tooth with a white (tooth coloured) filling.

Existing silver fillings can be safely replaced with white tooth coloured filings restoring a natural look..

Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole).

More about decay detection in our Preventive Dentistry section.