Do dentists automatically put white fillings in teeth on the NHS?!
Question: Do dentists automatically put white fillings in teeth on the NHS.?
My dentist has done. I thought you had to had to pay for those because I know they cost more than silver, and I thought they only used silver fillings on NHS. Maybe I'm just lucky I have a good dentist but they look great anyway, and he put them in 2 teeth too.Health Question & Answer
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Its just what they do now. That's what I got. I didn't have to ask, and it wasn't my front teeth. Silver fillings are now 'antiquated'. Health Question & Answer
Hello, I think you will find the general rule is that when the facial surface of a front tooth needs a filing the Dentist will use a tooth colored composite material....If the cavity is on the chewing surface of a back tooth the dentist will most likely use the silver amalgam filing unless you have told him to use a tooth colored composite....Sometimes when the chewing surface requiring a filing is very large the dentist will suggest that a Porcelain unit be created to fill the cavity....Health Question & Answer
if they're near the front, they'll be free
thats only for kids thoughHealth Question & Answer
thats only for kids thoughHealth Question & Answer