Dental Crown

If unsightly teeth are spoiling your smile, crowns can offer a neat, natural-coloured cover up. Sometimes known as ‘caps’, they fit completely over a whole tooth, concealing defects caused by chips, decay, discolouration or large fillings. Crowns are made from a variety of materials including gold and silver metal, porcelain or resin.
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What are the benefits of having a crown?

  • Enhances the appearance of a tooth
  • Can protect and strengthen the tooth
  • Natural-looking
  • Fixed in place
  • Durable
  • Confidence boosting

What does the treatment involve?

  1. So the crown can be accommodated, we remove a layer of the tooth structure, but make sure we leave a strong core. The amount of tooth removed depends on the thickness of the crown, which can differ depending on the material used to make it.
  2. We then take impressions of your teeth and record their colour so the crown can be made to fit perfectly.
  3. Between appointments, we protect the prepared tooth with a temporary crown.
  4. When your crown is ready, the temporary crown is removed and the new permanent one is fixed in place with a strong dental cement.

Looking after your crowns

The best way to care for your crown is to stay on top of your oral hygiene – this means keeping your teeth and gums healthy by brushing with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day and interdental cleaning. You also need to see your dentist regularly for check-ups so they can keep an eye on your crown and the tooth underneath.

A crown protects a tooth from decay, but not where it meets the gum, and it does not guard against gum disease, so it’s important to keep the area clean and free from plaque.

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