Experienced Dental Restoration in North London

If your smile depends on its function or appearance, you should consider dental restoration. This is often needed for a tooth with significant decay that can't be fixed with a simple filling or one that is cracked or broken. It is also the right choice if missing teeth cause problems with chewing or push nearby teeth out of alignment. Many patients from across North London seek restoration to replace old metal fillings with modern tooth coloured options or to strengthen a tooth that has had a root canal. If gaps bother you or you have trouble eating your favourite foods, book a consultation.

Your treatment begins with a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley practice. We take digital images and a 3D CBCT scan to understand your oral health. Dr. Reddy then reviews the findings with you and explains the best restoration options, whether a crown, bridge, or implant. For a crown, the process takes two visits. The first visit, about 90 minutes, prepares the tooth and takes a digital impression, and you leave with a temporary crown. About two weeks later you return for a 30 minute appointment to place the permanent crown. An implant placement takes 60 to 90 minutes and is followed by a 3 to 6 month healing period before attaching the final crown.

After a crown or bridge you may notice mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. Your bite might feel a little different at first but usually settles within a week. Implants require more post surgical care. Expect some swelling and discomfort for 3 to 5 days, manageable with standard pain relief. We suggest a soft food diet for the first week. The most important part of long term care is good oral hygiene. Restorations like crowns and implants don’t decay, but the gums around them can be affected by gum disease. Regular brushing, flossing, and hygiene checkups help your restoration last for many years. Red flags: call during office hours (Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5, Tue Thu 11 to 7) if you have severe increasing pain after three days, a fever, or a restoration feels loose. For emergencies outside hours, go to A&E or call 111.

If you have a single missing tooth, you can choose a dental implant or a fixed bridge. A dental implant is a titanium post that replaces the tooth root, with a crown on top. It helps preserve jawbone and does not require altering adjacent teeth. Implants have a success rate above 95 percent over ten years. A fixed bridge uses crowns on the teeth next to the gap to support a false tooth in between. This can be faster and cheaper at first, but it requires grinding down healthy teeth. A patient from Barnet chose an implant to avoid working on healthy neighbouring teeth, seeing it as a better long term investment in their oral health.

When a tooth has a large cavity or fracture, we often choose between a full crown or an onlay. A full crown covers the entire tooth and provides maximum strength, which is ideal for a tooth that has had a root canal. An onlay is more conservative and covers only the damaged cusp, preserving more natural tooth structure. We use CAD/CAM technology to create precise ceramic onlays that are strong and look natural. The choice depends on the extent of the damage, which we assess during your examination.

To decide well on your dental health, consider asking these questions of any provider in North London: What materials do you recommend for my crown or filling and why? How long can I expect this restoration to last with good care? What are the pros and cons of this option compared with alternatives? Do you use digital imaging and 3D scanning for planning? Can you show before and after photos of similar cases? What is the total cost including consultations and follow ups? What happens if the restoration fails or needs repair in the future? Do you accept my dental insurance such as Denplan or Cigna?

We are transparent about pricing. Costs vary with the type and complexity of the treatment. For example, a single dental implant starts from £2,500 and covers the surgery and all 3D planning scans, excluding the final crown. The price for a custom porcelain crown is given at your consultation based on the tooth and materials used. We provide a detailed cost breakdown before treatment so there are no surprises. Our practice is private and NHS services are not offered. We do accept major plans including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please contact reception to discuss your plan.