The majority of people will need a filling at some point in their lives but as we become increasingly conscious of our teeth, there has been more of a demand for natural looking dental work.

Composite fillings are considered to be a cosmetic treatment and therefore aren’t available on the NHS but if you would prefer a tooth-coloured resin that nobody will be able to see when you talk or smile, it’s the ideal solution.

Originally only used on the front teeth thanks to their softer nature, modern improvements mean that composite fillings are now suitable for the back teeth too.