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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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1276 Reviews

5.0

20th February 2026

Paul and Kate are so professional ,positive and highly motivated .I had conscious sedation ,they make the whole process positive and put me at ease as soon as I was in the surgery .

20th February 2026

I have been attending this practice for a number of years. I feel I know the staff and they know me. It makes the whole experience better.

19th February 2026

My expectations of a six month checkup was exactly fulfilled in an efficient manor, with no problems found in a pleasant environment and another appointment made for six months time.

19th February 2026

Andrew took time to build a rapport with the children which really made them at ease prior to their check ups . He was very thorough and explained everything clearly and took time to listen to our questions or concerns

19th February 2026

Well organised and pleasant service. Dental personnel helpful and informative and very efficient

16th February 2026

Thorough and careful and cinsiderate treatemnt.

15th February 2026

The practice always try really hard to sort out an emergency appointment asap

15th February 2026

I have been a customer at oakmead since they first opened over 30 plus years ago and have every confidence in my dental care.l like the warm and friendly atmosphere and feel very relaxed about visiting the dentist.

14th February 2026

Yes I have absolute confidence in my Dentist which helps me attend the appointment Without any fears

14th February 2026

Right from the phone call to make the appointment the staff are always polite, friendly and helpful. Check in is quick and stress free.Paul and his dental nurse Kate always go above and beyond with their care and treatment of their patients.They both go out of the way to help me feel relaxed and comfortable in the chair, and confident that I am in safe hands.I have had a severe dental phobia my entire life and as a consequence have lost many of my teeth to abscess. I avoided going to the dentist until things were so bad I would be forced to attend.Since finding Oakmead several years ago, I wouldn’t go as far as to say I enjoy going to the dentist, but going is no longer the terrifying ordeal it once was.

11th February 2026

Both Ash and Paul have been super helpful with my issue with a root infection under a crown providing emergency care, follow and extraction with a plan for review and definitive treatment if required. Thank you

11th February 2026

Needed a crown replacement. Gabriella Kertesz provided an excellent service, thank you!

11th February 2026

Clear explanation of the treatment options.Gentle considerate treatment,Clear explanation of costs .Great outcome.Very happy with the care and results.

4th February 2026

The Reception staff, the Dentist and the Nurse are all friendly and helpful. An excellent team. The Dentist explains what he is doing, and I feel really relaxed all the time. Thank you

4th February 2026

I had a refit for my denture, as usual Paul Cassidy and Nurse Sophie were welcoming attentive all round great visit

4th February 2026

I’ve had very variable treatment at Oakmead but have been fortunate to have appointments scheduled with Paul Cassidy. He has transformed my opinion of dental care at Oakmead.

1st February 2026

From start to finish the staff are very friendly and helpful.Every time I go the Dentist talks me through the procedure which is very important

30th January 2026

Paul cassidy and his team. So caring . Very professional. Felt completely at ease.

30th January 2026

Long term patient always good servjce

29th January 2026

Hygienist is lovely, and the girl on the desk was very helpful and got a me an appointment for Andy and a Hygienist 3 months time I have been coming more than 26years

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