Clear aligners (like Invisalign)
Removable, near-invisible aligners that move teeth gradually into a planned position.
From £2,899
Restorative
Crowns & bridgework
A crown covers a tooth that has lost too much structure to be restored with a filling. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining to the teeth either side. Both are made outside the mouth by a technician and fitted to a preparation designed for the purpose.
Who it may suit
These are reasons people come in to discuss it, not a checklist that decides whether it is right for you.
- A heavily filled or fractured tooth at risk of splitting
- A tooth that has been root treated and needs protecting
- A missing tooth where an implant is not appropriate or not wanted
Overview
A crown wraps and protects a tooth that has broken down or been heavily filled, holding it together so it can keep doing its job for years rather than fracturing.
Replacing a large, failing filling with a crown or an onlay at the right time is often what saves a tooth, before it splits and has to be taken out and replaced with an implant.
A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining to the teeth on either side. Where those teeth are otherwise healthy, that is weighed against the implant option at the assessment.
Consultation and assessment
The assessment establishes how much sound tooth remains, whether the tooth has a reasonable long-term prognosis, and which restoration gives the best balance between protecting it and preserving what is left.
What the process looks like
Assessment
Examination and radiographs to establish what remains of the tooth and whether it can support a restoration.
Preparation
The tooth is prepared, records and shade information are taken, and a temporary restoration is fitted.
Fit
The restoration is tried in and checked with you before it is cemented, then the bite is adjusted.
Review
A follow-up to check the margins, the gum and how the restoration is settling.
Common questions
Can a dark tooth be matched to the ones beside it?
Often, though a very dark underlying tooth is more demanding and may need a different material choice. What is realistic for your tooth is discussed before treatment begins.
Crown or bridge or implant?
They solve different problems and involve different amounts of intervention. The options that apply to your case, including doing nothing, are set out at the assessment.
Will the tooth be sensitive afterwards?
Some sensitivity after preparation is common and usually settles. What to expect and when to get in touch is explained at the appointment.
Dental treatment is planned for the individual. Whether any treatment described here is appropriate for you can only be established at a clinical assessment, and the options discussed with you may differ from those set out on this page. Photographs show the outcome for one patient and are not a prediction of anyone else’s result.
Other treatments
All treatments- Orthodontics
- Cosmetic
Porcelain veneers
Thin, individually made porcelain facings that change the shape, edge line and shade of front teeth.
From £850 per tooth
- Cosmetic
Composite bonding
Tooth-coloured composite shaped directly onto the tooth to rebuild edges, close gaps or even out proportions.
From £300 per tooth
Start with a consultation.
An examination, a conversation about what you would like to change, and a written plan to take away.