ROUTINE Dental TREATMENT
At Deddington Dental we provide a wide range of routine dental treatment in Banbury, Oxford and the surrounding areas of Oxfordshire. Our dental services include: exam and check-up, scale and polish, white fillings, silver fillings, simple extractions, surgical extractions, x-rays, implants, crowns, veneers, dentures and root canal treatments.
COSMETIC WHITE FILLINGS
We place fillings when we detect tooth decay or a fracture. In many cases, you may not feel any pain until the cavity becomes quite large—so regular check-ups and X-rays are essential for early detection.
To restore the tooth, we remove the damaged structure and replace it with a high-quality cosmetic composite filling. Our practice uses the latest materials to ensure your filling looks natural, feels comfortable, and lasts as long as possible. If you have older metal (amalgam) fillings, we can also replace them for a more aesthetic, tooth-coloured result.
CROWNS AND ONLAYS
We recommend crowns or onlays when a cavity or defect is too large for a standard filling. Our skilled local laboratory custom-makes these restorations to fit your tooth precisely. Once ready, we bond or cement the crown securely in place.
Crowns can be crafted from various materials, including ceramic (white), metal, gold, or a combination of metal and ceramic—depending on your needs and preferences. In some cases, we may need to replace existing crowns if they become worn or damaged.
When decay reaches the nerve of a tooth, it can cause inflammation, infection, or even nerve death. This may lead to severe toothache—but in some cases, the nerve can die silently without causing pain. In both situations, root canal treatment becomes necessary to save the tooth.
At Deddington Dental, we use advanced rotary root canal systems to deliver precise, comfortable, and effective treatment. This modern technology allows us to perform root canal procedures with minimal discomfort and excellent success rates.
We usually complete root canal treatment in 1–2 appointments. After applying local anaesthetic, we remove the decay, clean and disinfect the affected nerve area, then seal it with a special filling material to prevent future infection. To protect the tooth—which becomes more brittle after treatment—we typically recommend fitting a crown.
BRIDGES
A dental bridge offers a fixed solution for replacing missing teeth. To place a bridge, we prepare the teeth on either side of the gap for crowns and take impressions of your mouth. Our dental laboratory uses these moulds to create a custom-made bridge that fits precisely and restores your smile. Once ready, we cement the bridge onto the prepared teeth, securely filling the space left by the missing tooth or teeth.
In some cases, we can create a bridge with little or no preparation of the adjacent teeth, depending on your individual needs.
DENTURES
Dentures provide an effective way to replace missing teeth, helping you enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. We design dentures using either acrylic (plastic) or metal, and they are fully removable for ease of cleaning and maintenance.
A complete or full denture replaces all of the natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw. A partial denture fills the gaps left by one or more missing teeth and can be secured to your remaining teeth using metal clasps or precision attachments, depending on your needs.
EXTRACTIONS
We carry out tooth extractions when a tooth can no longer be restored or saved. At Deddington Dental, our experienced team ensures the procedure is as comfortable and painless as possible. For more complex cases, we work closely with an oral surgeon to provide advanced care when needed.
PERIODONTAL/GUM TREATMENT
Bleeding gums often signal gum disease, which develops when bacteria, plaque, and tartar build up between the teeth—typically due to inadequate cleaning. Gum disease leads to bone loss, which can cause loose teeth, gum abscesses, bad breath, and unpleasant tastes.
To treat this, we thoroughly clean your teeth and gums to stop the progression of the disease and make it easier for you to maintain oral hygiene at home. In more advanced cases, we use local anaesthetic to ensure a pain-free deep clean. The dentist will assess the severity of your gum condition and recommend the appropriate level of care.
At Deddington Dental, we use the latest ultrasonic and Piezo technology to clean your teeth and gums effectively. After treatment, we polish your teeth to remove surface stains.
If you have gum disease, it’s essential to attend regular professional cleanings. Our team will also guide you on how to clean your teeth properly at home to help keep your gums healthy long term.
