At Paulton Dental & Implant Centre, we offer a number of restorative treatments which will help you to smile confidently again. We have a range of comprehensive treatments available to meet the aesthetic, psychological, and functional needs of our patients. After an initial examination, our dentists will recommend any restorative dental care needed, but if you want to enquire about our treatment, then contact us by phone or email. We’re always happy to help.

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Fillings

Tooth structure and integrity can become compromised by decay, which softens the tooth surface, and this results in a cavity (a hole in the tooth). Tooth structure can also become compromised due to tooth wear, cracks or breaks, excessive forces during function, or trauma. Fillings may also be required if an accident causes damage to teeth.

A filling builds up a tooth to its original natural size and shape in order to revive the function and appearance of the missing tooth structure. As fillings can vary in size, pricing can go up from our set amount for larger teeth.

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Crowns

A crown (also known as a cap) is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.

You may need a crown in the following situations:

• To strengthen and restore a tooth that has decayed, broken, or has a large filling in place.
• To improve the aesthetics of a discolored, chipped tooth.
• Following the root canal treatment, the dentist will protect what is left of the tooth.

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Bridges

Missing teeth can affect the way you eat, talk, and smile, and can lead to a lack of self-confidence. Remaining teeth can cause issues by moving to fill the missing gap(s), which can lead to a misaligned and uncomfortable bite. Food can also get trapped in the gaps, which causes both decay and gum disease.

Bridges are a solution to missing teeth; they are cemented onto existing teeth on one or both sides by using resin or cement. They are an alternative to dental implants for patients who don’t wish to have surgery. Similar to crowns, bridges can be made of different materials and can be carefully matched to the natural color of your teeth.

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Dentures

Dentures are worn to replace lost or missing teeth and protect teeth from unwanted movements, which may affect their bite and cause damage to remaining teeth. Dentures allow you to eat a more varied, healthier diet, which may have been previously restricted.

Dentures are made of either acrylic or metal. A ‘complete’ or ‘full’ denture replaces all the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. Whilst a ‘partial’ denture fills in the spaces left by lost or missing teeth. It can be fastened to your natural teeth with metal clasps or ‘precision attachments’.

Dentures can improve confidence in your smile, and for patients who are not suitable for implants/bridges, they are a fantastic alternative.