Our crowns are crafted from materials including high-grade porcelain and ceramic, giving you a restoration of quality when decay or damage affects a tooth.
What you need to know
Why do crowns become necessary?
Crowns are a restorative solution for teeth that have suffered severe infection, decay or injury.
Your dentist may suggest protecting and restoring a tooth with a crown in the following scenarios:
A tooth is weakened due to damage like cracks and severe chips.
A historically weakened tooth that is severely worn down needs extra support.
To support a tooth where a filling has worn down.
To secure a dental bridge in place.
To cover a misshapen tooth.
To cover a severely discoloured tooth.
What to expect
Diagnosis and preparation
Your dentist will take digital X-rays to examine the roots of your teeth and the bone and carry out a full examination of your mouth, to see if decay has spread. Should your dentist find that there is an infection within the pulp (living tissues) of a tooth, root canal treatment may be needed before a crown is made and placed over the tooth.
Stabilising the health of the tooth
The decayed, damaged or infected part of the tooth is carefully removed by your dentist under local anaesthetic.
Preparing your tooth for the crown
The tooth is filed down to accommodate the thickness of your custom-made new crown (which will be matched to your natural tooth shade). We will provide you with a temporary crown while you wait for our partner dental laboratory to finish making your crown.
Making your crown
Digital impressions of your teeth are taken so that your bespoke crown is an exact match for your tooth in terms of shape and size.
Placing your crown
Your crown is placed under local anaesthetic, replacing your temporary crown. A strong dental cement is used, allowing you to chew without any obstacles.
FAQs
How long do crowns last for?
The average lifespan of dental crowns is between 5 – 15 years. Some factors that determine the condition of your crown over time (and how long it lasts) include:
The materials used to make your crown – acrylic, gold, porcelain and ceramic are all used to make crowns.
Which tooth is being crowned – teeth responsible for most of your chewing can sometimes house a crown for less time than those that are not.
How well you look after your crown – decay and gum disease can still affect crowned teeth.
I want to enhance my teeth – are crowns an option?
Crowns are not a solution for cosmetic concerns with your teeth. They are a restorative solution, and no responsible dentist will place crowns as a purely cosmetic solution. Veneers and composite bonding are excellent alternatives to crowns for creating a makeover for your smile.
Our friendly and dedicated team delivers personalised dental care using the latest digital technology. We’re committed to building lasting relationships based on trust while helping you maintain a healthy smile that supports your overall well-being.
The dentists, dental nurses and hygienist are really friendly and put you at ease. I come here as a private patient and the prices aren't the lowest but are pretty standard. They re-did a filling a few years ago that I'd had to have re-done a couple of times previously, and it hasn't budged since they did it. Had a hygienist appointment recently and they stopped at regular intervals to check I was okay and let me have a break.
If there was a 10 star I'd award it , the ladies always make me feel good I suffer with ptsd and I had a tooth yanked this morning, and it was a great job , fully recommend!!!
