Today’s white fillings are also called composites. They are composed of a type of resin that bonds to teeth. This material is highly esthetic and matches the color of your natural teeth.

When the size of the white filling is too large, it can break or leak. Instead, we often opt for inlays and onlays, which are essentially custom lab-made porcelain fillings that bond to teeth. They are more esthetic and durable than composites and work well on back teeth.