Restorative dentistry involves removing problems (decay etc.) from teeth then rebuilding them to restore their function (ensure you can eat with them), optimise their aesthetics (appearance) and promote their comfort.

• Fillings - to replace lost tooth tissue (due to decay or perhaps fracture).
• Inlay/ onlay - much like a filling except that they are made in a laboratory then bonded into position.
• Veneers - a thin porcelain layer which is bonded to a tooth surface. Often used in cosmetic dentistry cases. For more information on Cosmetic Dentistry please click HERE.
• Crowns – a covering designed to protect a tooth and usually optimise its appearance (shape, shade etc.).
• Bridgework – essentially several crowns joined together, usually to allow spaces to be filled where teeth are missing. For more information on Filling Spaces please click HERE.

Our restorative techniques and materials allow the restoration of simple cases right through to those of an extremely complex nature.

Fillings, Inlays and Onlays are available in Natural Tooth Shades - These can be bonded to the underlying tooth structure with tooth coloured bonding resin for aesthetics, longevity and ease of cleaning, thus maintaining a healthy gum margin.

Comfortable filling placement - Our Fluid Abrasion equipment can be used to conservatively remove problem tooth material (decay/ staining) without the need for "drills" and sometimes any injections either. This also creates an ideal surface on which to bond future restorations and provides a more conservative approach, reducing the amount of tooth material loss. This is especially useful when treating children.

Crowns - The decision to have a tooth crowned is often based on the amount (and nature) of the tooth tissue remaining after decay has been removed, hairline fracture lines may also occur. It is important to replace any fillings (unless recently placed at this practice) prior to crowning teeth, thereby ensuring no underlying problems are incorporated underneath the structure (decay, fracture lines etc.) which may impact on longevity. Please Note: If a filling, needs to be replaced prior to crowning its cost is included with the crown fee, to ensure there is no compromise in the quality of treatment i.e. it costs you no more.

Bridges - In most circumstances a crown is made to fit the tooth either side of a space (with a “tooth” in the space). This is then bonded into position for superb aesthetics and longevity. Bridges vary considerably in their construction due to the variety of circumstances they can be used to treat. Please Note: Bridges can be supported on existing teeth OR on implants.  For more information please click HERE.