At York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet, Surrey, restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and rebuilding teeth to keep them strong, functional, and natural-looking. Whether it’s a small filling or a full-mouth restoration, treatments are tailored to each patient’s needs, comfort, and long-term dental health.

These restorative options help patients eat comfortably, speak clearly, and smile with confidence again.

Dental Fillings

• Purpose: Repair cavities or small cracks. Modern fillings are tooth-coloured and blend seamlessly.
• Steps: Remove decay → Clean tooth → Place filling → Polish
• Duration: 20–45 minutes
• Cost Factors: Material chosen (composite, ceramic, amalgam), cavity size
• Benefits: Restores chewing, stops decay, natural appearance

Crowns and Onlays

• Purpose: Strengthen teeth too weak for fillings. A crown covers the whole tooth, while an onlay restores only the damaged section.
• Steps: Preparation → Impression/scan → Temporary → Final fit
• Duration: 2 visits (1–2 weeks apart)
• Types: Porcelain, zirconia, gold, ceramic
• Benefits: Strengthens tooth, protects function, long-lasting solution

Dental Bridges

• Purpose: Fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, anchored to neighbouring teeth
• Steps: Examination → Tooth reshaping → Impression → Temporary bridge → Final fitting
• Duration: 2–3 visits
• Types: Traditional, cantilever, Maryland, implant-supported
• Benefits: Restores bite, natural look, prevents teeth shifting

Dentures

• Purpose: Removable options for replacing multiple or all missing teeth. Modern dentures are lighter, stronger, and more comfortable.
• Steps: Consultation → Impressions → Trial denture → Final fit → Adjustments
• Duration: About 3–4 visits
• Types: Full dentures, partial dentures, flexible dentures, implant-supported dentures
• Benefits: Affordable, effective replacement, improves speech and appearance

Root Canal Treatment

• Purpose: Save a badly infected tooth instead of removing it. The inner pulp is cleaned and sealed, often followed by a crown for durability.
• Steps: Numbing → Cleaning infection → Sealing → Crown placement
• Duration: 1–3 visits
• Benefits: Saves natural tooth, ends pain, prevents further infection

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

• Purpose: For patients with multiple damaged or missing teeth. Combines crowns, bridges, dentures, or implants to rebuild the entire bite.
• Steps: Detailed exam → Custom treatment plan → Multi-step restorations
• Duration: Several visits over weeks or months
• Benefits: Restores function and appearance, improves confidence and chewing strength

Cost Factors in Restorative Dentistry

• Type of treatment (filling vs. implant)
• Number of teeth involved
• Materials used (basic vs. premium options)
• Complexity of restoration (single tooth vs. full-mouth)

Investing in quality restorative care ensures comfort, durability, and long-term results. Preventive care is always more cost-effective, but restorative treatments provide lasting solutions when needed.

Patient Experiences

• “My crown feels so natural—I don’t even notice it anymore.”
• “The bridge gave me back my smile and confidence at work.”
• “I can eat comfortably again after my dentures were fitted.”

Possible Side Effects

• Mild sensitivity after fillings or crowns
• Gum tenderness around new restorations
• Short adjustment period for dentures or bite corrections

Most side effects are temporary and settle quickly with proper care.

Benefits of Restorative Dentistry

• Repairs damage before it worsens
• Restores full bite and natural function
• Improves smile aesthetics
• Prevents further shifting or bone loss
• Provides long-term comfort and confidence