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RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Teeth Restoration in Sidcup
If you have a broken, worn-down or decayed tooth, or you require an extraction, it is likely you’ll need a dental restoration to re-establish both the function and the look of your natural tooth. Fortunately, technology in this area of dentistry has advanced dramatically in recent years. When it comes to teeth restoration, there are a host of options to choose from including fillings, inlays and onlays to crowns, bridges and dentures, your dentist at Smile Sensations in Sidcup will talk you through the teeth restoration treatment that’s right for you.
Fillings, inlays & onlays
Fillings, inlays & onlays
Few would describe getting a filling as the highlight of their day – but the procedure is nowhere near as unpleasant as it once was! At Smile Sensations, we work hard to make our patients feel as relaxed as possible during their teeth restoration, whether it’s fillings, inlays or onlays, which will be quick and pain-free. Take advantage of our aesthetic white fillings, which do away with the ‘shadowed smile’ effect caused by traditional amalgam fillings. Teeth showing a greater degree of decay can also be treated with an inlay or onlay – a kind of ‘super-filling’, custom-created using your dental impressions and placed over the top of the tooth, either inside its edges (inlays) or outside (onlays). If you have any questions or would like to book a teeth restoration appointment in Sidcup, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
White Fillings
White Fillings
What are white fillings made of?
Also known as composite fillings, our cosmetic tooth-coloured fillings are usually made from a combination of glass and plastic.
How long will a white filling last?
Usually around seven years, though as with all teeth restorations, good oral hygiene will increase the longevity of your filling.
Does it hurt to get a white filling?
No. A numbing gel is applied to prepare the site for injection of a local anaesthetic. You shouldn’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. Book your white filling appointment at your local Sidcup Smile Sensations dentist today.
Crowns
Crowns
What is a crown and how is it made?
A crown is a prosthetic fitting that caps an existing tooth. Made from resin or ceramic, it can be colour-matched and shaped to fit your tooth perfectly – this is achieved using dental impressions. A crown is engineered in an external lab by a dental technician.
How is a crown fitted?
Having a crown fitted usually requires two trips to Smile Sensations. Firstly, the dentist will prepare your existing tooth by filing it down to a conical shape onto which the crown can be easily fitted. Next you will have dental impressions taken, which will be sent to the lab for creating your crown. When this is ready, you’ll return for a final fitting, during which the crown will be cemented in place using a special curing light.
How long will my crown last for?
Crowns usually survive for at least 10 years – but it could be twice that if you follow a robust oral hygiene routine. Check out our hygiene page for guidance on the importance of oral hygiene!
Bridges
Bridges
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is essentially a prosthetic tooth, or teeth, attached at each end by a crown. The crowns are used to anchor the bridge, which provides an excellent cosmetic solution to missing teeth.
How is a bridge fitted?
Fitting a bridge involves the same procedure as that of a crown. Dental impressions are used to engineer a bespoke fitting, and teeth are prepared in the same way by your dentist to accept the crowns that will hold the bridge in place.