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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 Sturminster 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 Sturminster Dental Care in Sturminster Newton 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 01258 473397.

Dentist

Ian Mercer

Ian joined Sturminster Dental Care in January 2016. lan-qualified from Guys Hospital Dental School in 1991 and has spent much of his professional career in the Royal Army Dental Corps including operational commitments in many countries. lan left the army in 2012 after serving for 21 years. Ian is really enjoying being part of the team and providing the best care to all of our patients.

Ian Mercer
Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Sturminster 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…

Patient reviews

777 Reviews

5.0

6th March 2026

Kind and caring

6th March 2026

A highly professional clinical team, seamlessly supported by highly proficient support staff, all of whom come together to provide an outstanding patient experience.

6th March 2026

I was welcomed by the receptionist and did not have to wait long for my hyguenist appointment and was treated like a queen very comfortable caring and with much care and I thankyou for this service janette butler

6th March 2026

A stress free appointment with no problems

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Olivia Fowles

Very friendly and professional team. Making it a pleasant experience to go to the dentist.

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Henry Ellis

Amazing friendly staff, dentist was great too

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Matthew Robson

I recently moved from Bupa to Sturminster Dental care. I can’t fault it, a much better service throughout. Highly recommend.

27th February 2026

The friendliness and professionalism of all concerned at the practice plus the spatial rooms themselves.

26th February 2026

All staff polite and friendly. Well qualified dentists who explain everything well. Surgery always scrupulously clean.

26th February 2026

Immanuel has been great, the previous dentist at the same practice was but but I’ve found Immanuel to be very calm, kind a patient and thorough

26th February 2026

Emmanuel the dentist was brilliant- really nice manner - explained what he was doing and got on with it - top draw - his dental assistant was very effective- supportive and worked as part of the team - I felt relaxed and was very impressed with the outcome-The receptionist was calm and clear The environment of the clinic was clean and relaxing- thank you

25th February 2026

Pleasant staff. Hygiene treatment accomplished pain free and with explanations of the treatment.. Check up with dentist seemed thorough.

20th February 2026

Great staff.

20th February 2026

All excellent especially all staff. One request please; the piped music in reception was too loud, it became an irritation and annoying after a short while, please turn it down.

18th February 2026

The reception staff are all so friendly and do their best to accommodate patients.However, I feel that of late, it has become increasingly difficult to make an appointment to see the dentist as quickly as one would like to. It appears that the practice has more patients on its books than it can comfortably deal with. One expects to have to wait perhaps a couple of weeks or more, but when the next free appointment is not for longer than 8 weeks, then I think something is wrong!If the dentists were not all so good, one might consider moving elsewhere, but you know that the treatment at Sturminster Dental is very good.

17th February 2026

The efficiency and professionalism of the staff.The bright surroundings whilst waiting. Plus a good choice of reading materials.

17th February 2026

Both reception and clinical staff always friendly and helpful, clean and tidy premises, no upselling from anyone.

16th February 2026

Lovely staff and premises. Excellent service.

15th February 2026

Good service, good options

14th February 2026

Technical examinations and treatment were as I wanted and people very pleasant

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