Crowns

Crowns are used in cases where a tooth has been damaged, often as a result of advanced decay, but sometimes as a result of an injury or accident, or even simple wear and tear as the natural tooth becomes weakened and worn down as we age.

In other cases, crowns are used to support and complete another treatment, such as a bridge or root canal treatment.

In the past, crowns were made of a metal such as gold, which is exceptionally strong and hardwearing. Now, we’re able to provide patients with porcelain or composite crowns that fit in much more naturally with the rest of the mouth while also restoring the tooth to full function.

• First, we’ll apply a numbing cream before using a local anaesthetic so you don’t feel a thing while being treated.
• We’ll prepare and shape the tooth and take a digital scan.
• If made of porcelain or precious metal, the crown will be made off-site in a dental laboratory, and we’ll provide a temporary crown for the duration of this time.
• Once the crown is ready, you’ll come back into the practice to have it fitted and cemented into place.