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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!

Inlays & Onlays

What are they?

You can have inlays or onlays instead of a filling. Fillings are soft to begin with and are moulded to the shape in the mouth. Inlays and onlays are made outside the mouth, usually in a dental laboratory, and then glued to the tooth in the surgery.

An inlay sits in a hole in the tooth, and an onlay sits on the tooth and builds up its shape. They can be made in tooth colouring porcelain, gold or a material called composite. Different materials are suitable for different parts of the mouth and different parts of the teeth.

What will my dentist do?

Your dentist will:

  • Normally give you a local anaesthetic to numb the area
  • Remove any old filling material and any decayed or damaged tooth
  • Use soft, mouldable material which sets in the mouth to record the shape of the tooth being repaired and the teeth around it
  • Give the impression to the dental technician to make the inlay or onlay
  • Use a temporary filling to protect the tooth that is being repaired while you wait for the inlay or onlay to be repaired
  • Glue the inlay or onlay in place on your next visit (they may make small adjustments so that the tooth is comfortable to bite on)

What are the benefits?

  • Inlays and onlays are strong and can last longer than fillings
  • They are especially suitable for the chewing surfaces of back teeth and for large repairs to front teeth where it can be difficult to make a white filling look natural
  • Your dentist can match the colour to your other teeth.

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

1645 Reviews

5.0

4th June 2025

Friendly reception. Courteous and friendly dentist and nurse. Clear explanation of my treatment.

4th June 2025

Lovely staff and always a good experience I have been going to the practice since a child. Would always recommend.

3rd June 2025

It is a pleasant relaxed environment. The dentist explained all the possible options and after discussion we have agreed a way forward and booked 5 appointments between now and November to carry out treatment

3rd June 2025

I have always received very good care and service at Cedar Dental.This is the reason for my continued use of this practice.

1st June 2025

Reception were very helpful in arranging a short notice appointment for a broken back tooth. Dentist Anish Patel`s explanation of the issue and solution was excellent and he put me at ease straight away as a new patient. He carried out a temporary repair with the assistance of his nurse very efficiently and painlessly and arranged for further treatment on another back tooth with small fracture.

1st June 2025

As a patient at Cedar Dental Carefor very many years I have always experienced first class attention and would not consider seeing another dentist.Would highly reccommend to anyone.

31st May 2025

The reception team makes you feel really special from the moment you walk in. The dentist is always very warm and explains exactly what is wrong, giving options as to treatment to ensure you are happy with the prognosis. He always checks in during treatment to make sure you are comfortable. The nurse is very friendly and makes sure all your comfort needs are met, as well as being very efficient assisting the dentist. I look forward to my appointments in the certain knowledge that I will be well treated and have a great outcome after treatment.

30th May 2025

Multiple appointments and a very positive experience. Thank you

30th May 2025

Trust in the experience and expertise of the dentist

30th May 2025

All staff are always excellent.

30th May 2025

Very well explained including the possible things that could go wrong or take more time

29th May 2025

Attention to detail is very high. Friendly staff. Level of work very high standard.

29th May 2025

I.v always been happy with cedar, for many years, excellent dentist

29th May 2025

Best dental practise i've ever been to

29th May 2025

Louise is efficient and knowledgable. Mr Patel inspected my teeth thoroughly. Gave me a course of action so a very satisfying visit.

28th May 2025

Abigail Dundas Was fantastic. Made me feel relaxed when I have the work done on my tooth. Talked me through the whole process.

28th May 2025

They are punctual, polite, and friendly.They check gums and teeth.

28th May 2025

Friendly, expert treatment.

28th May 2025

My son is autistic with PDA so oral hygiene is difficult. The reception team always helpful and the dentist (Rav) is so understanding and keeps the appointment a positive experience

24th May 2025

Waiting times are minimal, staff friendly

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