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Etch-Retained Restorations
Many newer dental materials are adhesive which means they stick or bond to teeth. The surface of the tooth is made slightly rough by using a mild acid so that the repair (restoration) can grip properly. This process is called etching.
They can be found on fillings, crowns, veneers or onlays.
Your dentist will sometimes numb the tooth, then dab the etching acid onto the tooth surface and hold it there for a while to roughen it up while keeping your mouth open. Then they will wash the tooth out thoroughly with a jet of water. Finally, they will dry the tooth and paint the 'bonding agent' (a sort of glue) onto the roughened area, before filling the tooth or applying any more type of restoration.
What are the benefits of Etch-Retained Restorations?
- The bond holding the restoration can be very strong therefore increasing the time it stays in place.
- The restoration can always be glued back into place even if it breaks.
- Less of the natural tooth is lost as the restorations are held in place by the bonding agent and not just by the shape of the tooth.
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2136 Reviews
19th February 2026
Cedar dental care is first class from first contact to treatment conclusion
18th February 2026
The usual expert care from hygienist and dentist. Reception staff are always welcoming and professional.
17th February 2026
All staff polite friendly and professional
16th February 2026
Always a helpful friendly team from the reception through to a highly professenial team of dentists. A very nice practice, clean & modern, well equipped.
15th February 2026
The receptionists were very helpful and friendly. I saw Mr Patel. He was very thorough and offered some invaluable advise.
14th February 2026
Normally am a nervous patient. My dentist talks all the way through and puts you at ease.
14th February 2026
This might sound odd, but the Dentist and the Hygienist both have very soft or gentle hands, so no crushing of my lip against my teeth etc. Also they are both very good at explaining what they are doing as they do it. It’s difficult to ask with hands in my mouth.
13th February 2026
The kindness of the hygienist and assistantThe excellent treatment and the good advice
12th February 2026
Mr Patel.. Louise and the rest of team are amazing and I wish would not go anywhere else. The practice is so professional, clean and you really feel you are being looked after and not scammed by unnecessary treatments offered.. Thank you
11th February 2026
Clear information from the dentist. Relatively painless.
11th February 2026
Professional treatment and courtesy
11th February 2026
The one i couldnt answer about the dental nurse is because the dental nurse doesnt really need to do anything in a checkup
10th February 2026
The professionalism and friendliness of the dentist. He is very good at putting me at ease.
8th February 2026
Excellent dental care and staff
7th February 2026
Very friendly and very helpful. Lovely practice
7th February 2026
I really value my dentist. he is friendly and approachable and always welcoming. he explains well and is great.It's the dentist. I admire him and respect him and feel very confident of his competence.
7th February 2026
In todays medical world we see a different person every time we need support, Even doctors surgery turn over staff like kids moving through school years. In hospitals you see a different person for each ailment and test, or the main doctor’s registrar. At Cedar dental care we know the staff and we see the same people year on year so feel like we are part of the family, not just another number.
5th February 2026
Very polite and a very good service offered, very happy and reassuring
5th February 2026
Clean, efficient and polite, helpful reception staff. The clinician was clear and sympathetic
5th February 2026
Highly professional team. A friendly and efficient service