Crowns

The best way to look after your crown is to maintain an excellent oral hygiene routine at home, including brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and using interdental brushes daily. Regular visits to your dentist are also important, allowing them to keep an eye on the health of your crown and the tooth underneath.

Yes, you can choose the colour of your crown, based on your personal preferences. We may advise you of the shade which would best match your natural tooth colour, but it is ultimately up to you. If you are considering having whitening treatment, you may prefer to have this treatment first, as whitening is not effective on crowns and your crown can then be made to match your new shade.

With proper care, dental crowns can last around 10-15 years before needing to be replaced. The preparation process for a crown involves carefully shaping your natural tooth, which means you will always require a restoration on that tooth.

We use local anaesthetic to numb the affected area before preparing your tooth for a crown, and fitting the crown itself to make sure you won’t feel any pain. We take the time to ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable before beginning any treatment. Many patients find that having a crown is no more uncomfortable than a filling.