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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Replacing silver fillings

Silver, or amalgam, fillings are made with mercury, silver, tin and copper. In some cases, other metals may be included in amalgam fillings, too. A great deal of research has examined these fillings and found them to be an effective, long-lasting treatment for dental decay.

We often have patients ask us about options for replacing their old silver fillings for a more discreet option. Whilst this is possible and will renew your smile to better blend and dental work with your natural teeth, its not essential unless there is a concern about the structure of the original tooth.

Old silver fillings can deteriorate over time, leaving your teeth vulnerable to decay or tooth cracks. Should this occur, your Oakmead Dental Care dentist will usually recommend replacing old silver fillings with a durable, more aesthetic composite filling, which we will match in colour to your natural teeth.

Restoring your teeth and regaining your smile

At Oakmead Dental Care in East Grinstead we use resin composite fillings to match the colour of your teeth and ensure a long-lasting and natural-looking result. We also offer porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays as successful options for repairing cracked, broken, decayed or heavily filled teeth. They are hardwearing and can be colour-matched perfectly to your own teeth.

If you would like to discuss replacing your old amalgam fillings or for any dental needs, give us a call on 01342 325363.

Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Oakmead Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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1071 Reviews

5.0

18th May 2025

Seen in a timely manner, and staff were polite and helpful.

10th May 2025

Always Friendly, helpful and attentive service. Relaxing environment

8th May 2025

I have been a patient at Oakmead for thirty years. I have always and continue to receive an excellent standard of service delivery.

3rd May 2025

The Hygienist is excellent. Friendly and professional. The whole experience was very good.

2nd May 2025

I have been a patient for 25 years at this clinic as I am nervous of dentist .Andy Hopkins and team are the only reason I attend .Would be unhappy to see them go .

1st May 2025

I would not go anywhere else for my dental treatment. Andy and Jill at Oakmead are exceptional at putting me at my ease and making what I find a unpleasant duty to keep my teeth healthy a happy experience. The receptionists are always welcoming, professional and efficient. I cannot praise my experience over the years with the practice highly enough. If Andy and Jill retired I would be completely lost without there gentle kind and professional attitude towards keeping my teeth healthy.

29th April 2025

Very professional and clear on what was needed to mend a broken tooth. All staff very welcoming and friendly

28th April 2025

I have been seeing Mr Paul Cassidy for many years. He knows what I need!

27th April 2025

The dentist, Paul is excellent. I’ve been to a few dentists in the past and Paul is my favourite.

26th April 2025

Everyone is so kind and friendly, reassuring and patient. Thank you all!

26th April 2025

Disabled and team very helpful and ensured safety throughout visit

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Jax O'Sullivan

I always feel in safe hands, whether it’s for a general check-up, hygienist appointment or something else. You never feel rushed and from the moment you check in at the reception desk to seeing the dentist, the whole experience is calm and very pleasant. In my opinion, Oakmead Dental Care is the best.

26th April 2025

The staff in general, especially Mr Paul Cassidy (a most accomplished and caring a dentist) whom I look forward to greeting as a friend every six months. He does nothing unnecessary, and explains every procedure.

25th April 2025

Friendly, professional staff

24th April 2025

Friendly staff and the hygienist explained everything she was doing and constantly checked that I was ok.

24th April 2025

A very pleasant dental surgery with competent staff

24th April 2025

Seen on time, good outcome to visit and follow up treatment agreed.

23rd April 2025

Extremely nervous. Dental nurse was very supportive. Dr Hopkins explained the procedure.

20th April 2025

I needed help as a little brush which I use to clean between my teeth had broken during use and I could not retrieve it.Mr Hopkins kindly saw me and sorted me out!

19th April 2025

Mr cassidy he careing and looks after me I am disabled and he make sure i am okhe looks after all my family

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