Protect Your Teeth And Restore Your Smile With Dental Crowns

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that is placed over your natural tooth to protect the structure and avoid tooth loss. It can also be applied for aesthetic reasons, allowing you to conceal things like chips, cracks, fractures or discoloration that cannot be addressed with teeth whitening.

Crowns can be made from a variety of materials, depending on the requirements. The most common types of crown materials are metals, tooth-coloured porcelain, or a combination of the two. We’ll help you to select the right crown material based on your aesthetic goals. We offer porcelain, zirconia and E-MAX crowns to suit your requirements.

The dental crown procedure

Placing a dental crown will require multiple visits to the dentist. This is because we first need to take impressions and then send these to a lab where your crown will be created. You’ll then return to the practice to have your temporary crown removed and your final crown placed.

We need to prepare the tooth prior to treatment, and this involves removing some of the enamel from your tooth. We’ll use a local anaesthetic to make sure you don’t experience any discomfort during this stage. We can also place a temporary crown while you wait for your final crown to be ready.

After treatment, we’ll show you how to care for your crown at home, including brushing the tooth and flossing around the crown. We also recommend visits to the dental hygienist and regular checkups to make sure you don’t experience any issues with your crown.

How long will my dental crown last?

With the right care, your dental crown should last for at least 10 years, and possibly even longer. As it is a mechanical prosthesis that is placed in the mouth, it must be cared for and maintained on a regular basis by both the dentist and the patient to ensure success.

What are the benefits?

A crown is a robust restoration that can mimic the appearance and feel of a natural tooth. The colour and form may be customised to match your natural teeth. With a crown, a significantly broken down tooth can be totally repaired and functional once again. This treatment is commonly offered after root canal therapy, as it provides a way to strengthen a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay.

Issues with your existing crown?

If you already have a crown and are concerned about any of the following issues, you can use our emergency dental service for peace of mind.

• Crown is darker at the edges – this can occur when your gums recede, leaving part of the metal portion of your crown exposed.
• Chips or cracks in your crown – if you notice larger sections of the metal base are exposed, this could indicate a crack, which means your crown needs to be replaced.
• Crown has come loose – if your crown becomes loose and falls off, try to save it and visit our emergency dentist. We may be able to repair and restore it.

Talk to our cosmetic team about dental crowns

Crown treatment starts at just £550 per tooth. The final price will vary depending on the materials you choose. To discuss the possibility of crowns to help restore your smile, book a consultation with our team today.