A dental crown is a custom-made cover that fits over a tooth to restore its strength, shape, and appearance. It’s used when a tooth needs more support than a filling can provide.
Once fitted, it stays securely in place and functions like a natural tooth.
Dental crowns are commonly used to:
Dental crowns are usually recommended when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but can still be preserved.
You may benefit if you have:
Sometimes a filling, veneer, or extraction may be more suitable. This depends on:
During your exam, we’ll assess this clinically and recommend the option that best protects your long-term oral health.
Dental crowns start from £745.
The final cost depends on:
We confirm the full cost during your exam and provide a clear breakdown before treatment begins.
0% finance options are available to help spread the cost.
Dental crowns restore strength, function and appearance when a tooth has been weakened by decay, cracks, wear or large fillings.
Key benefits include:
Crowns reinforce damaged or heavily restored teeth, allowing you to bite and chew with stability and confidence.
By covering the entire visible portion of the tooth, a crown shields it from additional cracking, wear or fracture.
Modern crowns are carefully colour-matched and shaped to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth, so your smile looks natural — not artificial.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, crowns can typically last 15-20 years, making them a predictable long-term solution.
Each crown is individually crafted to fit your bite precisely, helping maintain comfort, function and balance within your smile.
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Dental crowns are suitable for a tooth that is cracked, severely decayed, or has undergone root canal treatment.
Crowns can also improve the appearance of discoloured or misshapen teeth, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits.
However, their suitability depends on the condition of your tooth and overall oral health.
During your exam, our dentists will assess this clinically and recommend the option that best protects your long-term oral health.
Dental crown treatment typically requires two visits to complete. During the first visit, the dentist prepares the tooth by removing any decay and shaping it to fit the crown. Impressions of the tooth are taken to create a custom crown, which usually takes about 1-2 weeks to be fabricated in a dental lab.
In the meantime, a temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth. At the second visit, the permanent crown is fitted, adjusted, and cemented into place. The entire process can span 2-3 weeks, depending on the lab’s turnaround time.
Dental crowns are generally not painful during placement, as the procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia.
Patients may experience mild discomfort or sensitivity after the procedure, especially when biting or chewing, but this usually subsides within a few days. Over-the-counter pain medication can help manage any temporary discomfort.
The cost of dental crowns starts from £745, but it will depend on:
Our dentists will confirm the full cost during your exam, with a clear breakdown provided before treatment begins.
0% interest free finance options are available to help spread the cost.
Dental crown treatment is generally safe and effective, but like any medical procedure, it may have some side effects.
Common side effects include:
Over-the-counter follow-up pain relief can help with these temporary side effects.
After dental crown treatment, it’s generally recommended to avoid eating until the anaesthesia wears off to prevent accidental biting of the cheeks or tongue. Once the numbness subsides, you can eat normally, but it’s advisable to avoid sticky, hard, or chewy foods for a few days to allow the crown to settle properly.
If you have a temporary crown, you should be more cautious with your food choices to prevent it from dislodging. For permanent crowns, you can resume your regular diet, but maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding overly hard foods can help prolong the crown’s lifespan.
We’ll provide a comprehensive list of foods to avoid throughout treatment.
The longevity of dental crowns depends on material selection, oral hygiene, and maintenance. Zirconia and gold crowns typically last 15-20 years, while porcelain crowns last 10-15 years with proper care.
For front teeth, E-max ceramic and high-quality porcelain crowns provide superior aesthetics, with natural translucency and excellent colour matching. Zirconia crowns also offer exceptional appearance with added strength.
Our dentist will recommend the best crown material based on the tooth location, your bite, aesthetic requirements, and budget. We discuss all available options to help you make an informed decision.
Each crown material offers unique benefits: zirconia provides maximum strength and good aesthetics, porcelain offers superior colour matching, gold delivers unmatched longevity, and PFM combines durability with reasonable appearance and cost.
A crown focuses on protecting and strengthening an individual tooth, while a bridge addresses gaps in the smile by filling in missing teeth.
While crowns focus on restoring individual teeth, bridges replace missing teeth to restore function and appearance.
During your exam, our dentists will evaluate which treatment option will be suitable for you.
Dental crowns are available at all of our clinics nationwide.
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If your tooth needs strengthening or protection, a dental crown can provide long-lasting support and a natural-looking result.
Our dentists carefully plan each crown to restore function, comfort, and appearance tailored to your bite and long-term oral health.
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