Crowns

If you have a worn tooth that’s in need of a little TLC, a crown can give you the confidence to smile and eat the foods you enjoy.

Crowns are custom-made caps that fit over the top of a decayed, damaged, cracked or broken tooth, making it look great again and improving the health of your smile. Crowns provide strength and aesthetics that, thanks to the wonders of modern dentistry, can be made to fit in with your natural tooth shade and shape. Crowns sit on top of your tooth, a little like a top hat covers your head.

Why crowns are beneficial

• Your crown is custom-crafted just for you, matching your unique smile characteristics.
• Fortify a tooth that would otherwise remain susceptible to issues like damage, wear and decay.
• Feel positive about smiling again.
• Crowns are made to look and feel like natural teeth.
• They can last many years if properly cared for. They can be looked after in the same way as your natural teeth.

What to expect when getting a crown

Following an initial consultation, your dentist here at House of Dental can clean the tooth in question and prepare it to accommodate the crown. This involves having a very small amount of tooth matter diligently removed. A digital image of your teeth will be sent to the dental lab, where your crown can be custom-made to match your smile. We will invite you back once we receive your crown from the lab and give you a temporary crown in the meantime, so you maintain tooth function during this time. The crown will be fitted and you can leave the practice with a brighter-looking smile you can feel confident about.