"I had a traffic accident which resulted in me needing emergency work done over a weekend(teeth bonding to replace 2 broken teeth). The staff were very understanding and helpful and within a few hours of my accident I had my smile back again! Really happy with the work and as previously mentioned the staff were really nice and helpful which to me was another big plus!"

J.W

Fractured or Broken Teeth in Kingston Upon Thames

We will assess the underlying cause whether this is due to tooth decay, grinding/clenching, aging or biting on hard food to advise on treatment options.

Composite Filling	Inlays or Onlays	Porcelain Veneers	Crowns
Treatment Time
Approximately 1hour per tooth	Usually 2 office visits; 1-2 hours each per tooth	2 office visits; 4 hours each	2-3 office visits; 1-2 hours each per tooth
Treatment Longevity
5-8 years	Gold: 6-20 years Porcelain: 5-15 years Composite resin: 5-12 years	5-12 years	5-15 years
Advantages
Esthetic (tooth-colored) Insulating Completed in 1 office visit Extremely good bond to tooth structure Less expensive than crowns or inlays More conservative than crowns because less tooth reduction required May not be perfect colour blend	Well-suited for large cavities Gold: Longest lasting Wears more like tooth structure Will not fracture Porcelain: Esthetic (tooth-colored) Stronger than posterior composite resin Extremely good bond to tooth structure Will not stain Insulating Composite resin: May be less expensive than other options	Excellent bond to enamel Less tooth reduction required than crowning Less staining than bonding	The dentist can improve shape of teeth Some realignment or straightening of teeth is possible Can be all-ceramic The greatest esthetic change is possible with this option
Disadvantages
More expensive than amalgam Wears easily Can stain, chip, or fracture May have a shorter life expectancy than silver, gold, or porcelain Less suited for large cavities	More expensive than amalgam Gold: Metal can show Takes 2 office visits Noninsulating (conducts heat and cold) Porcelain: Can fracture Takes 2 office visits (unless it is designed and created by machine in the dentist's office) Possible wear of opposing natural tooth Composite resin: Wears faster	Difficult to repair if the veneer cracks or chips Staining can occur between the porcelain and the margin of the tooth Cannot be lightened or bleached	Can fracture Requires an anesthetic Involves reduction of tooth structure May decay if cement washes out