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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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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…
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2204 Reviews
29th March 2026
Well organised practice and a friendly, knowledgeable and caring clinician.
29th March 2026
Miss Dundas clearly understands my needs and does her best to meet those needs.
29th March 2026
I have been a patient at Cedar Dental Care for over 40yrs and have always been satisfied with the services I have received over the years. Have had several different dentists all who have been great. Patrick Bannister is my current dentist and he his brilliant, friendly professional always explains everything in clear detail and gives good advise. My constant has been dental assistant Katie who is always very welcoming and very professional.I now live in Shropshire (over 100 miles away) but still use CDC which must speak volumes. The reception staff are also great and have gone above and beyond when I have needed an emergency appointment and antibiotics. Why would I ever want to go anywhere else. Have recommended several friends over the years.
28th March 2026
Highly professional, friendly service.
28th March 2026
I do not actually enjoy going to the dentist, but I feel so comfortable and everyone is very friendly which makes going a lot easier, thank you
27th March 2026
Have been with Mr Patel for more than 20 years so you could say that I am more than happy with his care. A super dentist.
27th March 2026
Very personable experience, not pushy gave options to suit
26th March 2026
I would never go anywhere else as I trust cedar dental care
25th March 2026
I’ve been visiting Rav for many years and he has always been caring and easy to talk to.
25th March 2026
Rav and Cara are always so kind caring and professional. They always put you at ease.
25th March 2026
I have a very high regard for the Dental Surgeon and he operates an excellent practice which I highly recommend.
25th March 2026
Patrick & Katie listen to everything I had to say regarding a previous appointment with a different Dentist that I found really traumatic & was really worried about the extraction that I needed, but they were both brilliant .
23rd March 2026
Very professional team and no issues whatsoever with booking appointments and receiving quality dental treatment
23rd March 2026
Very polite and professional receptionist. Being seen by the dentist within minute's of my scheduled time. Polite, professional and friendly dentist and his assistant.Immaculately clean throughout.
22nd March 2026
Excellent service all round
21st March 2026
Abi is a lovely person giving much confidence to someone like me that is very nervous of dentists I am not nervous anymore thanks to Abi
21st March 2026
Polite and explained about the treatment. Pleased with the outcome of my treatment
21st March 2026
Friendly staffKnowledgeable staffPersonable and approachableContinuity of careGreat care and attention
21st March 2026
I regularly go for a check up, which I book when I’m paying. Always treated with courtesy, as I am 92 I come in the side door, and it is never too much trouble. Rav and his nurse are always friendy, courteous and good at their job., he has been caring for my teeth for many years. I can always get a quick emergency appointment, All time classic was when my gold inlay (over 50 years old) came out, and he fixed it back in!
20th March 2026
The staff were friendly, I arrived just before my appointment time and was seen at the time of my appointment. My dentist was thorough and helpful and explained further options.