A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’ and acts as a safety helmet to the tooth.
At 8to8 Dental, we design your dental crown to blend naturally with your smile and bite. We take into account the position of the tooth, the condition of your gum tissue, and your individual preferences to ensure the crown is both functional and visually appealing.
Dental crowns are a proven solution for restoring both the health and appearance of your teeth. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing crowns that combine durability, optimal function, and excellent aesthetics, so you can enjoy a confident and healthy smile
A temporary crown will be made so that you can use the tooth while you wait for the crown to be made. This crown may be more noticeable but is only temporary.
When you and your dentist are happy with the fit and appearance of the new crown, it will be fixed in place with special dental cement or adhesive. The cement forms a seal to hold the crown in place.
You will need to have at least two visits. At the first visit, your dental team will prepare the tooth, take digital scans, make a note of the shade of your tooth, and fit the temporary crown. At the second visit, your dentist will fit the permanent crown. There will usually be about 1 to 2 weeks between appointments.
No. You will have a local anaesthetic and the preparation work should feel no different from a filling. If the tooth does not have a nerve, and a post crown is being prepared, then you may not need a local anaesthetic.
The crown will be made to match your other teeth as closely as possible. The shade of the surrounding teeth will be recorded, to make sure that the colour looks natural and matches those teeth.
Because the shape of the crown will be slightly different from the shape of your tooth before it was crowned, you may be aware of it at first. Within a few days it should feel fine, and you will not notice it. The crown may need some adjustment if your bite does not feel comfortable, and if this is the case, you should ask your dentist to check and adjust it.
Costs will vary according to the type of crown and the material used. Always get a written estimate and treatment plan before starting any dental treatment.
It is important to keep the crown just as clean as you would your natural teeth. The crown itself cannot decay, but decay can start where the edge of the crown joins the tooth. Brush last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean in between your teeth with ‘interdental’ brushes or floss.
How long your crown lasts depends on how well you look after it. Properly cared for crowns should last for many years. Research states that on average the crowns can last for 10 to 14 years.
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