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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 Durban Dental Centre 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 Durban Dental Centre in East Sussex 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 01892 652377.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Durban Dental Centre. 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…

Patient reviews

946 Reviews

5.0

13th April 2026

Everyone was respectful and welcoming. The air flow treatment was explained in full to me and I was given the option to decline. Sharon explained the whole process before and during treatment. I found this much better than the water treatment and will defiantly continue to have this. I usually have sensitive teeth for a few days following the water treatment, I have not had this and was delighted with how my teeth look following the air treatment.

13th April 2026

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13th April 2026

I was seen by Jacob … he was excellent in explaining my options and giving an honest appraisal … I would like to use him in the future and will recommendThank you

9th April 2026

The dentist explained the procedure to me. And the fillings were done in an efficient manner.

2nd April 2026

Staff who are keen to solve my dental problems and explain everything to me.

1st April 2026

Efficient and effective

1st April 2026

Friendly smiling faces, efficient administration and a caring hygienist.The staff continuity is also a massive plus for me, as a loyal patient who has been attending for more than 4 decades.What is not to like?

1st April 2026

Everything went as expected so I’m happy. However the cost of the treatment is expensive & seems to have increased a lot.

30th March 2026

I have always been happy with the service that Durban dental provide, it is professional & to a high standard, especially Sharon the hygienist.

28th March 2026

Dental team was helpful. Listened to my issues and spent an extended period of time discussing treatment options . Was a good experience

26th March 2026

It was an emergency appointment and it all went quickly and smoothly

25th March 2026

Pleasant staff and lovely hygienist. Plenty of time and information given to me

24th March 2026

Clear explanations of treatment. Calm and understanding that I'm nervous at dental appointments. It was a hygienist appointment (so no dental nurse - there wasn't an option to say this in the question)

24th March 2026

I put a review on Google too: I am not a patient there (my family are) but they helped in a time of emergency. Dentist Jacob and his assistance Emma-Jane were kind, capable, and even laughed at my bad jokes. What a blessing to have a team like that in our town.

24th March 2026

All staff are very professional and friendly. Have been attenduing Durban formany years.

23rd March 2026

Highly professional practice. Appointment on time and conducted with minimum of fuss

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Hanri P Els

I am not a patient there (my family are) but they helped in a time of emergency. Dentist Jacob and his assistance Emma-Jane were kind, capable, and even laughed at my bad jokes. What a blessing to have a team like that in our town.

20th March 2026

Courtesy of reception and dental staff.

19th March 2026

Ashley and Kirsty both know I am a very anxious patient. They are very calm and always ensure I am comfortable with what is happening by fully explaining what is happening and why. They are a great team!!

18th March 2026

The competency and skill of the dental team. The friendliness of the reception staff both in person and over the phone. It's great to have a chat with the dental team before treatment starts too, there is a relaxed atmosphere within the centre.

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