Aesthetic Crowns

A crown is a type of dental restoration used to fix teeth that have broken, weakened by tooth decay or contain a very large filling.

Here’s how it works:

• The tooth is prepared after anaesthetic is given.
• An impression is taken of the tooth that needs restoring and sent to the dental laboratory. A temporary crown is put on the tooth in the meantime.
• A crown is made in the dental laboratory to fit the tooth precisely and match the neighbouring teeth in shade and form.
• The finished crown is then delivered back to the practice and fitted securely on to the tooth.

A crown could be a good solution for you if you have some discoloured fillings and would like to improve their appearance and a filling isn’t right for you. Crowns can be used to replace these to give you a more appealing smile. Additionally, if you have had root canal treatment you will need a crown to protect or cap the restored tooth, allowing you to eat and bite down on it as if it was a real tooth.

There are different materials that can be used to make your crown, which we will discuss when you see us if a crown is the right treatment option for you.

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