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We believe that everyone should be looked after. NHS treatment is the default treatment offered to all new patients unless they specify for higher quality private work.
Modern ethos of dental treatment is to treat tooth pain, decayed and broken down teeth by trying to be as minimally invasive and trying to restore the natural tooth.
Gum disease (gingivitis) or bone loss around a tooth (periodontitis) is an infection of the dental support structures, and is one of the main causes of tooth loss.
In the old days, Dental teachings were that “if in doubt whip it out”, teeth with diseased painful nerves were extracted. Thankfully, with advances in scientific dentistry, we are able to easily maintain the tooth.
Our cosmetic services include a variety of treatments such as Invisalign Go®, composite bonding, tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, implants, dentures and crowns.
MERCURY AMALGAM METAL FILLINGS
Amalgam fillings are the NHS standard. Used for many years on the NHS because they work well, historically. However, long term metal mercury fillings do tarnish black and do get brittle and hence crumble.
WHITE FILLINGS
Composite resin dental fillings were researched and made as a better alternative to traditional mercury metal amalgam fillings. They are coloured to look like natural teeth. Composite resin fillings are very durable and help make a natural-looking smile. Modern scientific studies do show that the compressive strength of Composite resin is as good as or even better than mercury amalgam metal fillings.
INLAYS/ONLAYS
The two main types of Inlays and onlays are made from composite resin or porcelain. Gold versions also exist, and metal ones can be done on the NHS. However, the inlays and onlays are often more appealing as porcelain and resin as they can be contoured and coloured to look very natural. Hence dental inlays and onlays are a popular choice for those wanting to replace unattractive metal fillings.
This type of dental product is bonded onto the tooth. Onlays cover the Cusp, where the fracture is possible.
