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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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1610 Reviews
14th May 2025
I had an excellent experience with Cedar Dentist. When I needed to reschedule my annual checkup due to a concern, they accommodated me promptly, offering the earliest available appointment for the following day. The dentist was highly professional, taking the time to thoroughly explain the issue and provide detailed preventative solutions to address it. I was very satisfied with the care and service I received.
14th May 2025
Quality of treatment and professionalism shown by everyone connected with this practice
13th May 2025
Cedar Dental Care is very professional while at the same time being welcoming and friendly.Abigail Dundas is the best dentist I’ve had in 74 years and as always she checked on my health, then proceeded with my check-up.
13th May 2025
The clinician was knowledgeable, patient, and receptive
11th May 2025
Abbie and her nurses are always friendly and helpful and listen to the needs of the patients.Abbie is a pleasure to visit
11th May 2025
Friendly efficient professional happy
10th May 2025
As always great service from Rav!
10th May 2025
Quality of dentistry and being treated with respect and compassion
9th May 2025
Reception are very helpful and competent. Abbie the dentist it fabulous.
8th May 2025
Emergency appointment after chipping tooth made next day. My dentist Abby explained the procedure and it was very quick.
8th May 2025
Lovely and friendly staff, not long waiting time to be seen and overall very happy experience.
8th May 2025
Abbey is the best dentist I have ever met. You need to keep her and give her a bonus.
8th May 2025
Being known and acknowledged by the receptionist is always lovely as is knowing the dentist and feeling safe in his hands for over 40 years!
7th May 2025
Starting with excellent service from the reception team, through to first class service from Dr Dundas and her team.
7th May 2025
Everyone is friendly and very professional
7th May 2025
It is a very pleasant environment, the practice is efficiently run and I have trust in the competence of my dentist.
7th May 2025
Anish is so likeable..he puts you at ease and explains everything. He is very thorough. I was going to leave cedar as my previous dentist there was awful but thankfully she left and I was allocated to Anish. He's the best dentist I've been to and I would highly recommend him.
6th May 2025
The greeting from the reception staff is always warm and welcoming, despite the non stop phone ringing and general busyness of the reception. The hygienist is extremely thorough in both her task of sorting out my teeth, but also offering ongoing advice and suggested products to help me better look after my teeth. Mr Patel is always superb, my children also attend Cedar Dental and the way in which he engages with them and reassures them (2 out of 3 have had to have braces/teeth out) shows real compassion and empathy. Love his banter too.
4th May 2025
The whole team at cedar dental care great and help with all my special needs, I can’t thank them enough.
2nd May 2025
Welcoming of the reception team , The clinician always welcoming very professional , explaining treatment and considerate and caring and excellent treatment