What is a white filling?
White fillings are made of tooth-colored resin composite. After removing the decay, the dentist bonds the material to the tooth and shapes it to match. Because they blend in, they are a great restoration for front teeth and visible areas.
When is a filling enough?
Fillings work best for small to medium cavities. If decay is large or reaches the nerve, the tooth may need a pulpotomy and a crown instead. Your dentist checks each tooth on X-rays to choose the right repair.
Benefits
- Matches the natural color of your child's teeth
- Bonds directly to the tooth, so less healthy tooth needs to be removed
- Mercury-free
Where we provide white fillings
littleGRINS pediatric dentists provide white fillings under sedation at EMU Health in Glendale / Ridgewood, Queens, South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island, Brooklyn, Queens Surgical Center in Flushing, Queens, and Advanced Surgery Center in Pearl River, Rockland County. Families come to us from across New York City and Rockland County.
Medically reviewed by the littleGRINS pediatric dental team. This page is general information and does not replace an exam.