Dental crowns in Tenbury Wells
What is a dental crown?
A crown is a made-to-measure cap that fits over a tooth, partly or completely encircling it, and is fixed in place with a strong dental cement. It is used when a tooth has lost too much of its structure for another filling, and it restores the strength, shape and colour of the tooth. At Tenbury Dental Centre crowns cost £695 to £850, in zirconia or Emax.
When a tooth decays, the usual repair is to remove the decay and fill the space. Over time a tooth can be filled and refilled until there is not enough of it left to hold a filling. A crown protects what remains from fracturing, and keeps the tooth rather than losing it.
A tooth that has had root canal treatment is especially likely to become brittle, so a crown is often the right finish for it.
£695 to £850When a filling is no longer enough
Fillings rely on healthy tooth around them. Once a tooth has been heavily filled, cracked, or weakened by root canal treatment, another filling can leave the thin walls of the tooth at risk of breaking. A crown wraps the whole tooth and takes the biting load instead.
Crown materials have moved on a great deal. Zirconia and Emax are metal-free ceramics that are strong enough for back teeth and natural-looking enough for front ones, shaded to match your other teeth.
A crown gives stability to your bite and lets you chew with confidence, and it is the usual way to save a tooth that would otherwise be lost.
A crown in three stages
Preparation
Under local anaesthetic the tooth is shaped to make room for the crown, and a digital scan or impression is taken. A temporary crown protects the tooth in the meantime.
Made for you
The laboratory makes your crown in zirconia or Emax, matched to the shade and shape of your other teeth.
Fitting
The crown is tried in, checked for fit, colour and bite, and cemented in place. You leave with a tooth that looks and works like the one beside it.
A crown usually takes two visits a couple of weeks apart. Your dentist confirms the plan at your consultation.
Crown, filling or veneer?
| Crown | Filling | Porcelain veneer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A tooth that is heavily filled, cracked or root treated | Small to medium cavities with healthy tooth around them | Shape or colour changes on a sound front tooth |
| How much tooth is covered | All or most of it | Only the cavity | The front surface only |
| Strength | Takes the full biting load | Relies on the surrounding tooth | Cosmetic, not structural |
| Visits | Usually two | One | Two to three |
| Cost at Tenbury | £695 to £850 | £81 to £185 | Quoted per tooth |
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Crowns and dentures
| Crowns and dentures | Fees |
|---|---|
| Crown (Zirconia or Emax) | Fees: £695 - £850 |
| Partial denture, acrylic | Fees: From £699 |
| Full denture, acrylic | Fees: From £899 |
| Flexi denture | Fees: From £750 |
| Chrome denture | Fees: From £1,150 |
When does a tooth need a crown rather than a filling?
When there is not enough healthy tooth left to hold a filling safely: a tooth that has been filled several times, has cracked, or has lost a corner. A filling patches the cavity; a crown wraps the whole tooth and takes the biting force, which is what protects a weakened tooth from breaking.
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment?
Usually, yes, on a back tooth. Root canal treatment removes the nerve and blood supply, and the tooth becomes more brittle over time. A crown protects it from fracturing under the force of chewing. On a front tooth a filling is sometimes enough, and your dentist will advise.
What are zirconia and Emax crowns?
Both are metal-free ceramics. Zirconia is extremely strong, which makes it the usual choice for back teeth. Emax is a lithium disilicate glass ceramic that is slightly more translucent, so it is often chosen for front teeth where matching the neighbours matters most. Both are shaded to your own teeth.
Will a crown look like my other teeth?
That is the aim. The laboratory matches the shade and shape to the teeth either side, and we check the fit and colour before it is cemented. Modern ceramics are translucent in the way enamel is, so a well-made crown is very hard to pick out.
Does fitting a crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic for the preparation, so you should not feel pain. The tooth may be a little sensitive for a few days afterwards, especially to cold, and that settles. Fitting the final crown usually needs no anaesthetic at all.
How much does a crown cost in Tenbury Wells?
Crowns at Tenbury Dental Centre are £695 to £850, depending on the material and the tooth. That includes the preparation, the temporary crown and the fitting. See our fees page, and for treatment over £500 there is an interest-free option over 12 months, subject to status.
Worried a tooth is going to break?
An examination tells you whether a crown would protect it, what material suits it and what it would cost, in writing.
Crowns £695 to £850. Treatment is subject to an examination. Every mouth is different, so what is right for you is something we work out together at your consultation. Individual results vary. Or get in touch here.
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