Crowns
A dental crown is a professionally manufactured cover that is placed over a natural tooth to help restore its appearance and function. Crowns are used for many reasons, most commonly to protect or cover a broken or severely decayed tooth so that you can use it as normal.
A crown enables us to restore strength to a tooth whilst also maintaining a natural feel and finish. Once you are used to your crown it will feel the same as your other teeth, blending in perfectly as if it has always been there.
Looking after your crown
You will need to be careful with your crown in the first few hours and days after fitting, avoid biting on hard foods so that you don’t cause any damage.
Remember that your crown could be damaged overtime by hard foods. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss between teeth to help keep the hidden spaces between the teeth and crown healthy. Attend regular dental check-ups so any problems maybe spotted early, if for any reason your crown does break or fall out contact us immediately for an emergency appointment.
FAQ's
Various materials can be used in the production of your crown. Often this will depend on where it will sit in the mouth. Very visible crowns can be made from porcelain or ceramic so that they look natural, whereas gold or metal alloys are often used for the back teeth where more strength and durability is required.
Either way your new crown will be matched in size and shape so that it fits perfectly alongside your existing teeth.
Before we can place your new crown, the original tooth will need to be prepared. This will involve removing any old fillings and grinding the tooth down under local anaesthetic. This will make space for the crown to sit level with your own teeth. Once the original tooth is suitably prepared an impression will be taken and used to manufacture your crown.