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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.

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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

1904 Reviews

5.0

18th October 2025

My dentist is always so kind and helpful with understanding what I need to be doing and how well I am doing. I am always satisfied everytime I visit and I always want it to be with a specific dentist because they do a fantastic job everytime!

18th October 2025

everyone is motivated to help

17th October 2025

Friendly staff and painless treatment.

15th October 2025

I get on very will with my dentist who explains the state of my teeth and any treatments needed clearly and in detail with costs where necessary

15th October 2025

Their reminder system is also very good - no chance of forgetting

14th October 2025

Answers are in the rest of the survey. There were no issues what more do you want from a check up

13th October 2025

friendly, attentive and happy people

13th October 2025

Continuation of same high standards of care and attention to detail that I have received at Cedar for over 30 years|

13th October 2025

I have been with Cedar dental care for about 40years I think that speaks for itself

12th October 2025

Always satisfied when going to Cedar.

12th October 2025

The appointment was honored on time. The dentist was pleasant and made the experience just about as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist might be.

11th October 2025

Everyone friendly, trust Mr Patel doing my dental treatment

11th October 2025

I have never had the attention to detail from Patrick Bannister at any surgery in the last 8 years

11th October 2025

Friendly relaxed atmosphere, professional, respectful,

10th October 2025

Simple, clear, not rushed.

9th October 2025

very good explanations of the examination, the hygiene requirements and viewing of the X ray images afterwards

9th October 2025

comfortable experience

9th October 2025

I've been with cedar dental care for 17yrs and always been satisfied with the treatment and warmth of the staff.One comment I must make as I've got older (77) my fear of dental treatment has got considerably worse, infact I'm terrified and feel that is one place cedar dental care could improve on.

8th October 2025

Lovely staff, phenomenal dentist, very clean space. There is nothing for me to complain about. It was as good as a trip to the dentist can be.

8th October 2025

I have been a aptient for over 40 years, always well cared for and treated with professionalism.

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