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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

826 Reviews

5.0

24th April 2026

I broke a tooth the night before. I turned up unannounced and asked if I might be seen. The reception team were able to book me in and I was treated. Thank you delighted as ever by your excellent service.

22nd April 2026

The whole experience feels very personal. I have every confidence in what is being said and done. Everything is calm and professional but friendly. I know my teeth and gums are in good hands.

18th April 2026

I have used the Practice for 26 years and I have always been very impressed but I now have slight doubts that the high standards will be maintained.

18th April 2026

Excellent service from Ian - very personal- he always makes you feel like his most important patient

17th April 2026

As always, I feel relaxed as soon as I enter the building. The receptionist on duty always greets me with a smile...and any queries I have (ie future bookings etc) are dealt with immediately. This warm and relaxed atmosphere continues when Mr Makam appears. He greets me with a smile and ushers me into his treatment room with great courtesy, introducing his assistant politely to me. He listens carefully to any concerns I may have, and makes a careful examination of my teeth and gums and throat. He then advises me with smiling kindness on any future changes I myself might care to make...if I want my teeth to continue to be strong and healthy for another 70 odd years!! We laugh together and I leave, knowing I am in excellent hands. Thank you!

15th April 2026

The whole team at SDC are super and I cannot fault them. They have always been professional, courteous and frIendly - making the whole dental experience as good as it can be. In view of the dental provision in this country at the moment, I am relieved to be on their books! Both my husband and daughter also attend SDC and are equally satisfied.

15th April 2026

Brilliant support from Colin Orman fully explaining the required treatment correcting a previous problem. We have therefore requested a transfer to this dentist for our family. The treatment has clearly worked.

14th April 2026

My husband was treated with care and respect and all the staff were very supportive and helpful

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Paul Gristwood

We are relatively new to this practice but very happy we chose them. As you enter, you feel that this is a quality dentist. The environment is very clean, well laid out, and lots of information to look at as you wait to be seen. I like the video screen giving you pictures and information about the team, how long they have been there, and their level of qualification. The receptionist staff are very welcoming as you come in, and they are full of advice. They really seem to know their stuff. Our initial dentist their was great, but we only saw him once as he was leaving to work nearer to home. But we have been told good things of our new one, so we will edit in a line or two about him after we have seen him. But we have to say that we are very impressed with our Hygienist Darren Hutchinson. He is very welcoming and friendly, and he really knows his stuff, leaving your teeth feeling polished and sparkling. When leaving Sturminster Dental Care after a treatment, you do feel satisfied with the work done. This is a top class practice. It is purely a private clinic, but they do offer good, affordable dental plans. I highly recommend this dental practice.

13th April 2026

Very friendly relaxed atmosphere

10th April 2026

Courtesy and efficiency of all staff.

9th April 2026

All staff and clinicians very welcoming, respectful and highly professional. Despite being a 'nervous' patient, the care provided made me feel m7ch more relaxed.

9th April 2026

A very efficient friendly team which runs together like clockwork

9th April 2026

Everyone at the practice were lovely. Their whole attitude was reassuring, kind with no element of patronising or making you feel like you're a nuisance. My checkup identified fillings were needed but there was nothing said that panicked me. Since coming to Sturminster Dental Care i have calmed down with regards visiting the dentist for the first time in 50 years. Thank you guys..

8th April 2026

Great efficient and friendly staff, who are very knowledgable and professional. The practice is light, airy and very clean. The practice has cutting edge technology and offers a variety of treatments for young and old.

8th April 2026

Everyone is kind listen and very helpful all staff totally professional

1st April 2026

Dental surgeon is very engaging and all treatments to date have highly satisfactory

1st April 2026

As always, the service provided by the Practice was professional, friendly and caring. I was totally comfortable in trusting the Practice team with the extraction of my tooth. The procedure was stress free and virtually painless. After care to aid my recovery was fully explained to me and a week on my gum has fully healed. A big thank you to everyone.

30th March 2026

Efficient, kind, skilled practitioners The staff know me and I feel care is authentic and thoughtful.

27th March 2026

Friendliness and competence of Helen who as been my hygienist for about 10 years.

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