Crowns

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Restore strength and beauty to your smile

Imagine restoring your smile to its former glory, with a solution that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Dental crowns can breathe new life into damaged or weakened teeth. If you’re struggling with tooth loss or decay, these custom-made caps can give you your smile confidence back. They’ll also protect your vulnerable teeth from further damage.

Crafted from durable materials like porcelain or ceramic, dental crowns are designed to withstand the challenges of daily life, from enjoying your favourite foods to flashing your brightest smile. They’re particularly beneficial for teeth which have undergone root canal treatment, or those that are too fragile for traditional fillings.

  • A smile to make you proud
  • Improve your bite alignment
  • More comfortable eating and speaking
  • Long-lasting solution for damaged teeth
  • Strengthen weak teeth
  • Natural-looking tooth restoration

Patient journey

1. Your consultation

One of our team of experienced dentists will examine your tooth, take X-rays, and discuss your options. They’ll explain the crown procedure, the materials available, and answer all your questions, with a view to also assessing your suitability.

Patient journey

2. Your treatment

Firstly, your damaged tooth will be prepared to receive the crown, then precise digital scans will ensure a perfect fit. You’ll wear a temporary custom crown until your new crown is created and securely bonded.

Patient journey

3. Aftercare

Avoid sticky or hard foods for 24 hours and when you brush around the crown area, do it gently. Rinse with warm salt water to soothe any discomfort.

Crowns FAQs

  • First, your dentist will prepare your damaged tooth by carefully reshaping it. Then, a digital scan will be taken to create your custom crown.  On your next visit, your permanent crown will be securely bonded in place.

  • A dental crown is like a protective cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, size, and strength. You might need one if you have a large cavity that’s too big for a filling, a cracked or weakened tooth, or after a root canal treatment. If you notice persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or visible damage to your tooth, give us a call to book a consultation.

  • While you might feel some pressure or mild discomfort during the procedure, your dentist will ensure you’re comfortable throughout.

  • The process begins with our dentist preparing your tooth, which involves removing any decay and shaping it to accommodate the crown. Next, they’ll take Digital scan of your tooth, which is needed to create a crown which is a perfect fit. While you wait for your permanent crown to be crafted (usually 2 weeks), a temporary crown is placed. During your second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and carefully fit and adjust your new permanent crown.

  • The lifespan of a dental crown can range from 10 to 30 years, depending on whether you grind your teeth, chew hard foods, or use your teeth as a tool, as all of these actions can shorten a crown’s life. Changes in your mouth over time, such as receding gums or tooth decay underneath the crown, can also speed up the need for a replacement.

  • Although our crowns are very durable, you’ll be advised to avoid extremely hard or sticky foods, as they can damage or dislodge it.

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