If you’re in need of a complete tooth restoration, dental crowns offer an excellent solution. They are a full rebuild for teeth with extensive damage, restoring structure and function. Even after a fracture or root canal treatment, a crown provides a reliable and natural-looking finish, ensuring your smile is both healthy and beautiful.
Strong and natural-looking protection for damaged teeth
Dental crowns are a neat and natural-looking way to cover and protect damaged or weakened teeth. They fit completely over a whole tooth, concealing issues such as discolouration, chips and decay, and restoring look and function. Crowns are often used when a tooth is too damaged for a filling, and can be used to support a dental bridge or fixed to an implant for a highly aesthetic result.
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Your dental crowns treatment journey
1
Assessment
We first ensure that the internal structure of the tooth is intact and that there are no signs of infection present. We prepare your tooth by removing a layer of tooth structure, making sure we leave a strong core.
2
Preparation
We take impressions of your teeth and record their colour so your crown can be made to fit perfectly. Between appointments, we protect the prepared tooth with a temporary crown.
3
Fitting
When your crown is ready, the temporary crown is removed and the new permanent one is fixed in place with a strong dental cement.
Frequently asked questions
Maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. Regular dental check-ups are also essential for monitoring your crown and the underlying tooth.
Yes, you can choose the colour of your crown. We can offer shade recommendations to best match your natural teeth, but the final decision is yours. If you're considering teeth whitening, it's best to do this beforehand so your crown can be matched to your brighter smile.
Crowns are a long-lasting solution, typically lasting 10-15 years with proper care. This includes keeping up with an excellent oral hygiene routine at home and visiting your dentist for regular check ups.
Tooth crowns are not permanent, and will need replacing or repairing at some point. The treatment process is irreversible as some of your natural dental enamel is removed in order to accommodate the crown on top, so you will always need a crown on your tooth.
No, the dental crown procedure is typically not painful. We use local anaesthetic to numb the area, ensuring your comfort throughout the preparation and fitting process. Many patients find it comparable to getting a filling.