Services
Crowns and bridges
A crown is a cap that covers the whole of a tooth weakened by a large filling, a crack or root canal treatment. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by attaching a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side. Both are made to fit in a dental laboratory.
What happens
Planning
We examine the tooth, take x-rays, and go through the options, including a large filling, an implant or no treatment, with the cost of each.
Preparation
Under local anaesthetic, the tooth is shaped and a scan or impression is taken. You leave with a temporary crown.
Fitting
About two weeks later, the finished crown or bridge is checked for fit and bite, and cemented in place.
What this covers
- Ceramic crowns
- Crowns after root canal treatment
- Three-unit bridges
- Replacing older crowns
Things worth knowing
- A crown means permanently removing some of the tooth's outer layer.
- Crowns and bridges do not last forever. We tell you how long they usually last and how to look after them.
- A bridge relies on the teeth either side, which need to be healthy enough to support it.
Book a crowns and bridges appointment
Requesting an appointment takes about a minute, and you can mention on the form what it's about.