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Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns
A damaged tooth doesn't always need to be removed.
In many cases, a dental crown can restore its strength, improve its appearance and help protect it for many years to come.
Whether your tooth has been weakened by decay, damaged following an accident or requires protection after root canal treatment, a carefully designed dental crown can restore strength, function and confidence.
At Shaftesbury Dental Care, every crown is individually designed to restore both strength and appearance, creating a restoration that feels comfortable, functions naturally and blends beautifully with your smile.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that completely covers a damaged or weakened tooth. It acts as a protective outer covering, restoring the tooth's shape, strength and appearance while allowing you to continue using it naturally.
Crowns are commonly recommended when a tooth has become weak or heavily filled, has fractured or become worn, has been treated with root canal therapy, cannot be restored with a filling alone or requires an improvement to its shape or appearance.
Every crown is individually made to match your surrounding teeth as closely as possible, creating a restoration that looks and feels natural.
When Might You Need a Crown?
Your dentist may recommend a crown if a tooth has lost too much natural structure to be restored predictably with a filling.
Rather than removing the tooth, a crown allows us to strengthen and protect what remains, helping preserve your natural smile wherever possible.
During your consultation, we'll explain why a crown has been recommended, discuss all suitable treatment options and answer any questions before you make your decision.
Designed to Look Like Natural Teeth
Modern dental crowns are carefully crafted to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Every crown is individually matched for colour, shape and proportion, allowing it to complement your surrounding teeth as naturally as possible.
Working closely with our state-of-the-art in-house dental laboratory allows us to achieve exceptional attention to detail, accurate shade matching and beautifully natural results.
Our aim is always to restore your smile without drawing attention to the treatment itself.
Is a Dental Crown Right for You?
Every tooth is different. During your consultation, we'll carefully assess the condition of your tooth before recommending the most appropriate treatment. In some cases, a filling or inlay may be sufficient. In others, a dental crown offers the most predictable long-term solution. We'll always explain your options clearly, allowing you to make an informed decision with complete confidence.
The Dental Crown Process
Consultation
Your dentist will examine the affected tooth, discuss your symptoms and explain whether a dental crown is the most appropriate treatment.
Preparing Your Tooth
The tooth is carefully prepared so that your bespoke crown can fit securely and comfortably. Where appropriate, a temporary crown may be provided while your permanent restoration is being created.
Creating Your Crown
Your bespoke crown is carefully produced by the experienced technicians in our state-of-the-art in-house dental laboratory.
Working closely with our laboratory team allows exceptional precision, excellent aesthetics and a restoration that complements your smile as naturally as possible.
Fitting Your Crown
Once your custom-made crown has been completed, it is carefully fitted, checked for comfort and securely bonded into place. Any final adjustments are made to ensure your bite feels natural, comfortable and balanced.
Looking After Your Crown
A dental crown should be cared for just like your natural teeth. To help maintain both your crown and the tooth beneath it, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, clean carefully between your teeth every day and attend regular dental examinations and hygiene appointments.
Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your crown, helping to protect your restoration for many years to come.
FAQs
Will my crown look natural?
Yes. Modern crowns are individually designed to match the colour, shape and appearance of your surrounding teeth, helping them blend naturally with your smile.
How long do dental crowns last?
With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, dental crowns can often last for many years. Regular examinations and good home care will help maximise their longevity.
Will treatment be uncomfortable?
Your comfort is always our priority. Your dentist will explain every stage of treatment and ensure your procedure is carried out as comfortably as possible.
Can a crown replace a missing tooth?
No. A dental crown restores an existing tooth.
If a tooth is missing completely, your dentist may recommend a dental implant or a dental bridge instead.
Can I eat normally with a dental crown?
Yes. Once your permanent crown has been fitted and any initial adjustment period has passed, you should be able to eat comfortably just as you would with a natural tooth.
Restoring Your Smile
A damaged tooth doesn't always need to be lost.
With the right treatment, it can often be restored, protected and enjoyed for many years to come.
If you've been advised that you may need a dental crown, or would simply like to discuss your options, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Shaftesbury Dental Care.
Book your consultation today and discover how a carefully crafted dental crown can restore both the strength and appearance of your smile.
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