Sometimes dental conditions arise that require immediate treatment from your dentist. Whether this is due to a missing tooth, gum disease or another dental problem our friendly team can help. We offer a full range of general dental treatments including extractions, dentures and many more.
Fillings have commonly been made from either gold or a silver-coloured alloy called amalgam. These materials are extremely durable, however, the main disadvantage is that they don’t match the natural white colour of teeth in appearance. At Market Place Dental Practice we offer white fillings, also known as composite fillings. These are made from a tooth-coloured material that provides the same benefits of amalgam fillings whilst restoring the appearance of a previously filled tooth, giving your teeth a more natural look.
Using composite is a completely safe procedure and can be used for new fillings or to replace any old metal fillings you may have to give your teeth a more natural overall appearance.
Inlays and onlays are two types of restorations used when you have a cavity in your tooth that is too big to be filled. An inlay is a small filling that fits into the biting surface of a tooth while an onlay covers a larger area of the tooth and is better suited to bigger cavities. Made from tooth-coloured porcelain and gives the restored tooth a more natural look, which many patients prefer.
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A dental filling is used to fill a cavity (a hole that has formed in your teeth) or other damage such as a chipped tooth.
Cavities can get bigger over time, so the sooner they’re spotted and filled, the less likely you are to have problems later. That’s why regular check-ups are important. Without treatment, a cavity or chipped tooth can lead to toothache, bad breath, infection, and even the fracturing or loss of your tooth. How do you know if you need a dental filling?
People of all ages, even young children, may need a tooth filling. Perhaps you have a nagging toothache, sudden pain when you bite down, or sensitivity to hot and cold. You may even have noticed a cavity, or food getting caught in a damaged tooth.
Well-made dentures will restore the facial contours around your mouth and allow you to eat almost all foods without embarrassment. It is also worth considering dental implants alongside dentures, very often any movement of a denture can be prevented by the placement of a couple of implants to “lock” the denture into position. Dentures last for many years, but they and your mouth should be checked once a year.
Dentures remain a cost effective method of replacing missing teeth providing a reliable biting and chewing function and acceptable appearance. The main disadvantages with the dentures is that they can be uncomfortable and the bone in the jaw surrounding the missing tooth or teeth continues to recede.
Children are born free of dental disease, yet by adulthood a significant proportion of the population has active gum disease and most people have experienced some tooth decay and even tooth loss. It is our belief that disease can be prevented.
Our aim is to provide your child with the best dental care available to secure their dental health for the future. We recommend patients bring their children with them from birth so they get use to the sounds and smells of the practice.
For more information on the best option for your children's care please ask a member of our team.
Certain dental procedures require an additional level of understanding and training. These procedures can only be practiced by dentists who are fully qualified to do so. If we are unable to perform the necessary procedure we will refer you to a relevant specialist in the area.
The specialist dental treatment we offer is orthodontics, to learn more about the orthodontic treatments we offer, please follow the link below.
Sherwood Dental Practice
633 - 635 Shirley Road
Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 9JU
0121 777 4455
