RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY is the restoration of decayed or broken teeth, or replacement of missing teeth.We can restore your teeth in a variety of ways , filling them with standard fillings or specialist inlays, or crowning them if tooth damage is more extensive.We can replace missing teeth with bridgework, or with implants.


AVAILABLE FILLINGS

Amalgam
For years dentists have filled teeth with amalgam filling, made from a mercury alloy. It has little cosmetic appeal and there are increasing concerns about the possible side effects of mercury, so we now prefer to use alternative dental fillings.

Composite
Composite, or white fillings look far better and are available in different shades to match your natural tooth colour. The composite is bonded to the tooth undergoing treatment, which is carefully isolated to reduce the chance of further tooth fracture, and to provide a good seal against bacteria. We recommend composite fillings for small to medium sized cavities.

Inlays
Inlays are made in a laboratory from composite, or porcelain, or gold. Particularly suitable for larger cavities, dentists believe theyíre the best restorative filling available, because theyíre made to measure , restoring the tooth to its original contours.

Crowns
We use crowns when there's not enough tooth left to use inlays. Crowns cover the entire tooth, so we trim the tooth specially to fit the crown over it. Crowns are available in gold, or metal bonded to porcelain (ideal for back teeth), or plain porcelain , the best option for front teeth where the metal bonding might show.