Tooth-Coloured Restorations: Natural-Looking Solutions for a Healthier Smile
At Hampstead Dental Practice, we believe dental care should not only restore health and function but also preserve the natural beauty of your smile. That’s why we offer tooth-coloured restorations— treatment options that blend seamlessly with your teeth and mimic the appearance and strength of natural enamel.
Whether you need to repair a cavity, replace an old silver filling, or restore a damaged tooth, we use modern materials designed to be both durable and aesthetically pleasing.
What Are Tooth-Coloured Restorations?
Tooth-coloured restorations are fillings, inlays, onlays, or crowns made from materials that closely match the colour and translucency of your natural teeth. Unlike traditional metal fillings, these restorations are virtually invisible when you smile and are bonded directly to the tooth for a strong, long-lasting result.
There are two main types of tooth-coloured restorations we offer:
Composite Resin Restorations
Composite resin is a versatile, tooth-coloured material made from a mixture of plastic and fine glass particles. It’s often used for small to moderate restorations such as:
• Filling cavities
• Repairing chipped or cracked teeth
• Replacing old amalgam (metal) fillings
• Repairing chipped or cracked teeth
• Replacing old amalgam (metal) fillings
Benefits of Composite Resin:
• Natural appearance – Carefully matched to your tooth shade for a seamless blend
• Conservative treatment – Minimal tooth structure needs to be removed
• Quick process – Often completed in a single visit
• Strong bond – Bonds directly to the tooth structure for added support
• Conservative treatment – Minimal tooth structure needs to be removed
• Quick process – Often completed in a single visit
• Strong bond – Bonds directly to the tooth structure for added support
Composite fillings are a great option when we want to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible while restoring function and aesthetics.
Porcelain Restorations
Porcelain is a highly durable, stain-resistant ceramic material ideal for larger or more visible restorations, such as:
• Inlays and onlays; larger fillings that cover a more significant portion of your tooth
• Crowns; complete cap covering the whole of your tooth
• Veneers; facing that covers the front surface of your tooth
• Crowns; complete cap covering the whole of your tooth
• Veneers; facing that covers the front surface of your tooth
These restorations are custom-made in a dental lab and designed to replicate the colour, shape, and even the light-reflecting properties of real tooth enamel.
Benefits of Porcelain Restorations:
• Exceptional aesthetics – Mimics natural tooth texture and translucency
• Strength and durability – Ideal for areas of heavy biting pressure
• Long-lasting – With proper care, porcelain restorations can last a very long time
• Stain-resistant – Resists discoloration from coffee, tea, and other staining foods
Because porcelain restorations are fabricated with precision, they offer an ideal balance of function and appearance—perfect for patients looking to restore or enhance their smile.
Why We Choose Tooth-Coloured Materials
Our goal is to help you maintain a smile that looks and feels as natural as possible. Modern dental materials allow us to mimic the structure, strength, and beauty of real teeth.
Whether we’re repairing a small cavity or restoring a larger portion of your tooth, we’ll always recommend the most conservative and aesthetic option tailored to your individual needs.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
If you’re interested in tooth-coloured restorations or want to replace older metal fillings, we’d love to help. Contact Hampstead Dental Practice to schedule a consultation—we’ll walk you through your options and help you choose the best solution for a natural, healthy smile.
📞 Call (08) 7320 3570 to schedule your next visit
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