Repairing teeth

We are experts in repairing broken or chipped teeth. Using the latest dental technology we can help you achieve a beautiful, natural smile.

Fillings

Fillings are a preventative measure to halt decay and maintain the health of your teeth. Diet, lifestyle and even genetics can contribute to a breakdown in your teeth. Tiny cracks or holes are susceptible to bacteria and mean that tooth decay can quickly take hold.

Our dentists are constantly on the lookout for signs of decay in your teeth, and spotting it early means they are able to treat the tooth and apply a protective material to the damaged area. A small filling can keep a tooth healthy for decades.

Root canal treatment

Does it hurt when you bite down on one of your teeth? Are you experiencing tooth sensitivity long after you have come into contact with something hot or cold? It may be that you have an infection inside your tooth that is affecting the root canal tissue. 

The symptoms of an infection are incredibly painful and uncomfortable, and can require endodontic treatment, known as root canal treatment. Portman dentists are highly skilled to treat and repair your tooth, without the need to remove it, and leave you pain-free and back on the road to good oral health.

Untreated root canal pain can lead to serious infections in your jaw and skull as well as tooth loss. If you think that you may require treatment, contact your dentist immediately.

Inlays and onlays

You love your teeth and you want to keep your smile natural and healthy. That’s our mission too. Our expert dentists know that inlays and onlays can often be the answer to retaining as much of your natural tooth as possible.

Inlays and onlays are the preferred option for decay damaged teeth which require more attention than a filling. If you or your dentist has noticed decay or a fracture, they may suggest an inlay or onlay as a solution, rather than a crown. That’s because a crown often involves removing some of your natural tooth to fit. Inlays and onlays have been developed specifically to repair teeth that are somewhere in between needing a filling and a crown – and they are offered in natural colours, so your dental treatment is hardly noticeable.

Crowns

Crowns are a familiar and well-used solution for a many different problems.

Crowns have a wide range of uses, and you may need one for a variety of reasons. They are effectively custom-made sleeves designed to disguise, protect and maintain damaged teeth, including holding together cracked teeth. Crowns can also be used to cosmetically enhance and neaten your smile by covering discoloured or chipped teeth. For those who require bridges, crowns are often used as support, and dental implants are completed with crowns for a natural looking, improved and restored smile.

At our Portman practices, we recommend crowns made from highly durable and natural looking porcelain. Porcelain crowns can be coloured to match your existing teeth and can last five to 15 years.