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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 Guildford 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 Guildford Dental Centre in Guildford 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 01483 535220.

Meet the team

Dr Jonathan Tan

Dentist

GDC NO. 75185

Dr Derek Whittle

Dentist

GDC NO. 78743

Dr Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Dentist

GDC NO. 85899

Dr Chhavi Sharma

Dentist - with special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry

GDC NO. 136825

Dr Aradhana Bhimalingham

Dentist

GDC NO. 109760

Dr Jananie Raveendran

Dentist

GDC NO. 82926

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

604 Reviews

5.0

20th November 2025

Very thorough cleaning by a charming dental hygienist. She is the best hygienist I have ever visited.

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Peter Sadler

Very professional treatment from Dr Whittle, excellent discussion of treatment options, appropriate reminders pre-appointment by SMS. Have been a patient for several years.

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Dominic Parsons

Everything done and more, to my greatest satisfaction

14th November 2025

The hygienist was friendly, professional and understanding. She gave me advice without being patronising. Her assistant was also very nice and helpful Thank you

12th November 2025

Dr Derek and Dr Raman are both very attentive listeners and kind and gentle in their approach, and highly experienced professionals.

12th November 2025

A very good team

12th November 2025

Relax atmosphere easy to talk to the dentist

12th November 2025

Received a very efficient and friendly service.Every one at the centre puts you at your ease, which helps a lot.

12th November 2025

I had sedation alongside my filling, because I find dental treatment very stressful and panic-making. Kavi did the sedation treatment very well, putting me at my ease and reassuring me about the process. Aradhana is an excellent dentist too, explaining clearly and in a reassuring manner what is going to be done and taking on board my anxieties. Because of the sedation I felt fine at the end of the procedure, and felt that all necessary care and attention had been paid to the preparations for, and carrying out of the dental work undertaken. An experience like this gives me confidence in the dentists, which was necessary for me, because for many years Jonathan Tan has been 'my' dentist, and I was very worried about no longer being able to have treatment from him owing to his now limited 1 day per week availability - on a day I cannot manage. Since Aradhana (and Kavi) started looking after my teeth, I now feel they are aware of my fears, and I also feel comfortable with them treating me, and that takes a load off my mind!

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Illona Kusuma

Always a calm experience with Jonathan. Love the atmosphere of the practice as well.

25th October 2025

The care of Dr Tan

24th October 2025

Ease of everything. But most important was the dentist - Derek Whittle. Very professional, knowledgeable, pleasant and efficient.

17th October 2025

Routine check up, X-rays, teeth cleaning and mouth check due to inhaler use all done very smoothly

9th October 2025

Consistently high standards across the board. Professional, KNowledgeable , courteous and freindly - simply excellent.

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john Taylor

Solved my problem and gave me good advice

2nd October 2025

Friendly and competent staff, I felt I had full confidence in the ability of all staff in particular the dentist. Significantly more reasonable pricing than our previous dental practice. No post treatment issues.

1st October 2025

Pleasant people who try hard to make it easy for anxious patients like me have to deal with dental surgery. The receptionist Jackie is so professional and friendly. Reman the periodontist was excellent in describing the treatment, and Clare reassuring in her manner. The surgery is always very clean and it’s a good location.

1st October 2025

Thorougherness, courtesy and prompt attention

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Mel Turcan

Always very friendly and professional. Highly recommend

26th September 2025

The people I saw, Rachel the hygienist and Dr Sivasubramaniam were both extremely pleasant, reassuring, informative and I didn’t feel like I was being given a hard sell of treatments or services that have had at the practice previously (unnecessary(?) X-rays, for instance)

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