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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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.

Why choose us?

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Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1934 Reviews

5.0

5th November 2025

I like the dentist who chats and puts me at ease. The dentist did a clean of my teeth which was great

4th November 2025

I called on a Saturday and the person I spoke to was very helpful and got me an appointment for my daughter to be seen on the Monday. The dentist that we saw explained what was causing the issue and reassured us.

4th November 2025

From walking into the practice until I left excellent service, have been with the practice for years and always had an excellent experience

4th November 2025

I’ve been with this practice for decades. I’ve always been treated really well, especially when I’ve had to reschedule appointments due to personal reasons. The standard of am are is high, everyone I’ve dealt with has been helpful and super friendly whilst remaining respectful.

3rd November 2025

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3rd November 2025

Friendly welcome from Stacey as always. Went in on time. Patrick was very attentive and reassuring. Always listens, explains everything clearly and you never feel rushed.

3rd November 2025

As always, my experience this visit was good.

2nd November 2025

Receptionists always very helpful. Treatment explained clearly very kind as I have mobility problems.

2nd November 2025

Everyone was kind, considerate, friendly & my options were fully explained

1st November 2025

My dentist was first class in every way as was the dental nurse cannot praise them highly enough.

1st November 2025

All staff are polite and reassuring. General health of teeth was discussed and xrays were explained, including areas to pay attention to

1st November 2025

Explained and demonstrated new dental flossing technique

1st November 2025

I have been coming for 27 years because Abby is an outstanding dentist. She has looked after the whole family.

31st October 2025

Ease of making appointments and availability of appointments Very pleasant dentist Rav

31st October 2025

We adore Abby! She has always been so kind and thoughtful when treating our children. I recommend her to everyone who asks. She is so thorough and thoughtful and is always there for us whenever anyone needs help. A huge thanks to her for all she has done for us.

30th October 2025

My dentist understands that im a little nervous. The way she handles the appointment makes me a lot less anxious. I would recommend her to anyone who has the same anxiety.

29th October 2025

Friendly staff and the skill of Abbey Dundas.

29th October 2025

Abby Dundas has been our family dentist for many decades, we all feel completley at ease, never experience any discomfort, procedures explanined throughout the process, as a family with various needs she has never let us down, we are all dreading the day she decides to retire.

29th October 2025

Abi Dundas

29th October 2025

I am a very nervous Patient, Abigail is so kind and caring and makes me at ease very quickly,. Abigail is the best Dentist I have ever had during my 73 years.

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