RD Dental, 18 Central Street, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5QJ
We offer a comprehensive range of restorative treatments to repair damaged or decayed teeth and preserve your natural smile. Dental fillings are used to restore smaller areas of decay or damage, while inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations ideal for larger cavities that do not require a full crown. When the inner part of the tooth (the pulp) becomes infected or severely damaged, root canal treatment may be necessary to save the tooth. In cases where a tooth is heavily weakened or at risk of fracture, a crown may be recommended to provide full coverage and long-term protection. Your dentist will assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate treatment to restore both the function and appearance of your teeth.
Teeth that are decayed or broken can be cleaned and filled with a direct filling material chairside. This is usually done with a tooth coloured material so that your tooth will be restored to look as natural as possible. Occasionally, an amalgam (silver) filling may be suggested as the filling material of choice.
Wherever possible we will try and save your teeth rather than extract them. We understand that one of your own teeth when restored to optimal health will serve you better than a false tooth or replacement. If a tooth becomes abscessed or broken down so much that the inside of the tooth is involved then it either has to be extracted or root canal treated.
The treatment requires meticulous attention to detail in order to cleanse the infected canals before sealing them with a special filling material. Following the procedure, which can take one or more visits, your dentist may advise a crown or onlay to protect the tooth from future risk of fracture.
At RD Dental we are fortunate to have access to Vikesh Mody who is a specialist in Endodontics and is able to treat more complex cases that may in the past have needed extraction. We are also able to accept referrals from other dentists who need advice for their patients. For more information on why many patients and dentists themselves are referred to RD Dental to have their root canal treatment undertaken please click here.
If a tooth is heavily broken down then a simple filing may not be sufficient to restore it and an onlay or an inlay needs to be constructed by our dental technician. These are stronger than direct fillings and are usually made from porcelain so that they will match your natural tooth shade. Inlays and Onlays are bonded to your teeth using a special adhesive cement giving an excellent seal and strength. Another material that is highly recommended for inlays and onlays is gold.
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