General Dentistry in St Albans | Happy Family Dental

Crowns and Onlays

Crowns and onlays restore and reinforce damaged or weakened teeth. A crown caps the entire visible portion of a tooth, while an onlay is a partial restoration covering just the biting surface and affected cusps — preserving more of your healthy tooth structure. Made from modern e-max ceramics, they are precision-matched to your natural tooth colour.

Our crowns and onlays are extremely strong and beautifully aesthetic — ideal for both front and back teeth. Costs vary with materials and complexity, and our clinicians at our St Albans clinic are happy to walk you through all the options. Learn more about general dentistry in St Albans.

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Tooth-Coloured Fillings

Tooth-coloured (composite) fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth using a resin material precisely shade-matched to your natural tooth — making them virtually invisible. The composite is carefully layered, shaped and bonded to the tooth, then hardened with a curing light and polished for a smooth, natural finish. Excellent aesthetics with a strong, lasting result at our St Albans practice.

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Root Canal Treatment

Root canal (endodontic) treatment saves a severely damaged or infected tooth from extraction. We remove the infected pulp, thoroughly disinfect the root canals and seal them with a biocompatible material — all carried out under local anaesthesia for your complete comfort. The treated tooth is typically then protected with a crown for added strength. If you are experiencing dental pain or swelling, our dentist in St Albans can help — please call us at Happy Family Dental.

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Tooth Extraction

Our clinicians will always explore every option to help you save a tooth — but when removal is the safest choice, we make the procedure as comfortable and pain-free as possible. The area is fully anaesthetised before the tooth is gently loosened and carefully removed.

Following extraction, we discuss suitable replacement options — including dental implants, bridges or dentures — so you can restore both function and appearance with confidence.

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Children's Dental Care

Prevention is better than cure, especially for growing teeth. We encourage families to bring children to our St Albans clinic from an early age — regular check-ups protect their developing teeth and help them feel relaxed and positive about dental visits. We offer diet advice, personalised oral hygiene instruction, fissure sealants and fluoride applications, all delivered in a warm, patient and encouraging manner.

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Dental Hygiene

Personalised, evidence-based hygiene care to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health for life. Our hygienists at our St Albans practice provide:

Thorough cleanings to remove plaque, tartar and staining
Tailored oral hygiene instruction and product recommendations
Periodontal (gum) care including scaling and root planing
Oral health screenings, including oral cancer checks
Ongoing support and individually scheduled recall appointments

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AirFlow® Tooth Polishing

AirFlow® uses a fine, controlled stream of water, compressed air and specially formulated powder to gently and efficiently lift surface stains, plaque and biofilm — leaving a noticeably brighter, cleaner smile. It is quick, comfortable and particularly well suited to patients with sensitive teeth or gums.