What is an inlay?
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. For many years, gold has been used to make inlays and onlays because it is a hard material and lasts for a long time. Nowadays, tooth-coloured porcelain is also used and gives the restored tooth a more natural look, which many patients prefer.
Why have an inlay or onlay?
Inlays and onlays can be made in a dental laboratory by a technician, with the help of impressions taken of your teeth. While these are being made, you will wear a temporary filling. When your inlay or onlay is ready your dentist will glue it into place using a special adhesive, after removing the temporary filling.
Thanks to advances in digital technology (called CAD/CAM) porcelain inlays can be made at the dental practice using a special milling machine known as CEREC. This means you will need less visits to the dentist to have your tooth restored.
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Our patients love this composite bonding treatments as they can make cosmetic improvements to their smile so quickly. The composite resin is expertly applied and molded by your dentist to match the colour of your teeth, creating a natural result. Get in touch today to find out more www.together.dental/contact/
Certain foods, drinks and medications, as well as smoking, can result in stained teeth. These stubborn stains can be removed using the AIR-FLOW system, a combination of water, compressed air and fine powder particles that quickly and comfortably clean and polish teeth, even those areas that are difficult to access.
Check out this fun example of our expert dentist Dr Brad Hawkins cleaning a penny with this AIR-FLOW system.
This fast, comfortable method of teeth cleaning is suitable for most patients, including those with sensitive teeth, implants, bridges, veneers and crowns. Get in touch with your local Together Dental practice to book a hygiene appointment today.
We would like to say a massive welcome to Irina Thilly who recently joined the team at Together Dental Thaxted. Although Irina has worked in practices in both the UK and Sweden we are delighted that she has now joined the Together Dental family. Irina has a special interest in minimal invasive dentistry, facial aesthetics, invisible braces and so much more! Welcome to the team!
Rather proud of our Clinical Director, Mayur N. Pandya, for helping out the Daily Mail with his expert advice on the very best gadgets for cleaning your teeth. From simple toothpicks to hi tech personal water jets, Mayur gives the UK’s most-read newspaper the real lowdown on what’s best for keeping your teeth in tip top condition. The Daily Mail call it the good Floss guide and we are very proud to share our knowledge.
Curved brushes and nano floss with micro-riser technology get top marks, but here’s a link to the full guide which will give you everything you need to know!
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9539265/From-simple-toothpick-hi-tech-water-jet-works-best-dee...
