Restorative Dentistry
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Susie Zhang, General Dentist at Starlight Dental. BDS (King’s College London).
We use state-of-the-art equipment and modern materials across every restoration, so repairs are stronger, more precise, and built to last.
Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings repair small to moderate cavities, bonding directly to the tooth so less healthy structure needs to be removed compared with older metal fillings. They’re shade-matched to blend in, usually completed in a single visit.
Crowns, onlays, and inlays
When a tooth has lost too much structure for a filling to hold, a crown, onlay, or inlay restores it, an inlay or onlay repairs part of the tooth’s surface, while a full crown caps the whole tooth. All three are custom-made to match your bite and your smile.
Root canal treatment
When decay or infection reaches the nerve inside a tooth, root canal treatment removes the damaged tissue, cleans and seals the canal, and saves the tooth rather than extracting it, usually finished with a crown to protect what’s left. Modern technique and anaesthesia mean the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. For root canal cases, we also use laser disinfection alongside standard irrigation as an extra step to reduce bacteria deep in the canal system.
Bridges and implants
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to the natural teeth (or implants) on either side of the gap, a fixed, non-removable option that restores your bite and stops neighbouring teeth from shifting. For implant-supported options, see Dental Implants.
FAQs
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No more than a filling, the pain people associate with root canals is usually from the infection beforehand, which the treatment resolves.
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Fillings typically last 7 to 10 years, crowns often 10 to 15 years or longer, depending on wear and care.
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It depends on the gap, your bone health, and budget, we’ll talk you through both honestly at your consultation.