If you are looking for cosmetic dentistry in Loughton, look no further than Broadway Dental Clinic. If you have large metal fillings that are affecting your confidence when you smile and you want to make your teeth look more natural, you may want to consider porcelain inlays or onlays.

What are porcelain inlays and onlays?

A porcelain inlay or onlay is custom-made and -shaped insert that perfectly fits inside a prepared tooth. It is securely bonded to prevent further decay and stabilise the surrounding tooth structure and also benefits from looking completely natural, for a subtle choice for your cosmetic dentistry in Loughton.

Advantages of porcelain inlays and onlays

They will be created to perfectly match to your existing teeth, making them much more aesthetically pleasing than metal looking teeth that are created with traditional fillings.

Porcelain inlays and onlays are also stain resistant, meaning you can keep your beautiful natural looking teeth for many years to come without the feel of them yellowing over time.

The porcelain inserts are also very strong and once bonded will add significant strength to the decayed tooth, making it stronger than it was before.

What’s the difference between a traditional filling and a porcelain inlay or onlay?

A traditional filling is made of a putty-like resin that is placed in a cavity in the tooth and then hardened with a special light. Porcelain inlays and onlays are hard custom-manufactured inserts that we usually place in larger cavities and areas where there is less tooth structure remaining.

They are cemented in place to stop any further decay and will make the surrounding teeth structure more stable and are made to look just like your natural teeth.

Also, a traditional metal filling is a direct restoration, meaning it can be done in one visit to Broadway Dental Clinic. Porcelain inlays and onlays are considered indirect restorations and will require a special lab and our experienced ceramicists to create them so they can be placed during a second visit. This makes your porcelain inlays and onlays a completely bespoke process for your cosmetic dentistry in Loughton.

With prices starting from just £500, why not give us a call today and get your natural looking smile back!