Fillings: what to expect
Direct fillings are created in one appointment, and Indirect fillings are completed in two appointments.
The length of time to restore any tooth will depend upon the treatment’s complexity and the damage’s extent.
More complex rehabilitation will take longer than simple fillings. The length of time for treatment will also be dependent upon the number of fillings required.
how are fillings undertaken?
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The main aim is to remove all the chipped, decayed and infected tooth tissue. We then try and conserve as much sound tooth tissue as possible. With the advent of Adhesive Dentistry, we can preserve all the healthy parts of the tooth since we bond the material to the remaining tooth structure. The bond strengths are extremely strong.
As well as “filling in” the cavity, we aim to preserve the natural anatomical contours of the tooth to maintain and stabilize the correct aesthetics and functioning of the teeth.
We also make sure that the resulting form of the tooth has a biting surface that allows all the teeth to work cohesively together in a balanced and harmonious way. Thus maintaining balanced chewing dynamics.
We also try to preserve the nerve in the tooth root canals. This is important so that the tooth continues to keep its original properties of elasticity and sensitivity. This sensitivity helps to determine the temperatures and textures of various foods and drink we consume!
When carrying out these fillings, we aim to re-create the natural aesthetics of teeth and hence use special techniques to give additional cosmetic properties to the filling, such as:
- We can make teeth appear more translucent or more opaque giving the illusion of thinner or thicker teeth.
- We can play with light reflection and light refraction to produce a more youthful appearance to teeth.
- We can contour teeth with additional texture to give a more realistic appearance.
- We can now perfectly match a filling to the surrounding tooth tissue to appear “invisible”.
how long do they last?
At the Perfect Smile Studios, we always use superior quality products and technologies, and the treatments are carried out by experienced highly skilled dentists; for this reason, you can be assured of a quality end result that lasts a very long time.
Comprehensive Health Assessment
If you feel that you have had fillings in your mouth for a while or are aware of any symptoms please book in for a comprehensive Health Assessment. This is a detailed examination of the biological status of your mouth to check for any infections and to determine the structural integrity of each and every tooth. More.
We also do a bite analysis to make sure your bite is stable and balanced. If you wish, you can book in for a
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Gum Health
Having a healthy mouth is the first place to start. Our dentists can treat your gum for any issues.
Root Canals
Root Canal Treatment is required if the core of the tooth has an infection, normally the result of gum disease, tooth decay or injury.
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The Perfect Smile has, for the past 25 years, been dedicated to providing outstanding results in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
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As a family-run practice, we take the time to go the extra mile for our patients.
With three significant practices in Southern England, we are known to home some of the best cosmetic dentists in the country.
Our flagship practice based in Hertfordshire comprises highly recognised specialist dentists who go out of their way to craft beautiful smiles built on solid oral foundations.
Amongst this impressive team is a highly acclaimed, award-winning dentist Dr Sam Jethwa.
Serving Hertfordshire Residents and Beyond
We ensure to employ only the best and approved dentists who have special interests across various dental fields.
This is to provide our patients with excellent, strong results from expert private dental technicians.
Our Hertford dental clinic offers a full range of dental treatments, including a wide choice of fast and discreet brace systems, various types of strong and durable veneers and innovative, comfortable reconstructive options for patients with missing teeth.
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- Our address: 7-9 South St, Hertford SG14 1AZ
- Opening hours: 8.30 am – 6 pm
- Telephone: 01992 552115
From London, we are accessible via the M25 (just over an hour) or the A1.
Our highly-focused practice is 5 minutes away from Hertford East train station, and we have free onsite parking.
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Please note we also have practices in London and Harley Street.
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I had a great experience throughout my C Fast treatment, all of the team are attentive, professional and lovely! all appointments were on time and very efficiently processed – very happy with the results! would 100% recommend! – Phil Wright
Don’t just take our word for it – see our credentials:
Besides being the leading featuring dentist on the popular Extreme Makeover programme (shown on Living TV), Rahul Doshi is also the Clinical Director of a prestigious dental publication Premium Practice Dentistry and continually teaches other dentists at The Advanced Training Institute.
An acclaimed dentist, he is also regularly consulted by the media to help understand the latest advances in dentistry.
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Dr Doshi’s particular interest is in simple, complex and advanced smile makeovers where teeth with a variety of problems such as tooth wear, discolouration, crowding, or gaps can be altered bespoke to the patients’ wants and needs.
His passion lies in creating a smile with the correct alignment, shape, gingival outline, shade, golden proportion, and teeth proportions following the unique curve of the patient’s lower lip.
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Dr Doshi believes that dentists should be dedicated to creating mouths that look great, feel great and that function satisfactorily.
He and his team of dental professionals work consistently towards creating beautifully balanced healthy mouths using a combination of techniques, including:
Patient-centric Philosophy Across All of Hertfordshire
We believe in creating the perfect smile for you and work intensively with their Smiles2SuitU program.
Their philosophy has included changing lives and exceeding expectations.
They have achieved this by designing customised dental programs to suit individual patient needs and wants.
After your comprehensive dental exam, a treatment plan specific to your needs and wants is created.
You are then assigned to the dentist or sometimes a team of dentists to carry out the specific types of treatment you may need.
We have dentists who are dedicated and experienced in individual fields such as Implants, Braces, Smile Makeovers, Periodontology, and Root Canal Treatment – this ensures that your entire treatment is carried out under one roof, and you have the most optimal treatment provided by the best dentist in any specific field.
“Patients are not always looking for the same thing. For example, if a patient wants treatment, we will pick and choose the right type of system and technology that would create superior and optimal results. A dentist these days has so many to choose from especially when creating smile makeovers. The same applies for adult orthodontic treatment and dental implants. We specifically design a smile to suit the individual. This is the secret of our success”. Dr. David Bloom
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