Dental Crowns in Idle
Are damaged or discoloured teeth keeping you from having the confident smile you deserve?
Dental crowns are a versatile way to strengthen your teeth and bring back your smile’s full charm. With Dental Crowns in Idle, you can create a custom smile that reflects your personality, makes eating easy, and restores your confidence.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns, also known as ‘caps,’ are tailor-made coverings designed to fit snugly over a tooth. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. These crowns can be made from sturdy materials like porcelain, ceramic, or metal, depending on your preferences and specific dental needs.
Dental crown types
- Ceramic crowns: Ceramic crowns are crafted entirely from ceramic materials, giving them a natural, tooth-like appearance that blends seamlessly with your smile. They’re a popular choice for dental crowns on front teeth because of their aesthetic appeal. Advanced ceramic crowns, like Emax or LAVA crowns, are praised for their ability to match tooth shades with incredible accuracy. For back teeth, zirconia ceramic crowns offer the perfect mix of strength and durability.
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns: These crowns combine the best of both worlds. They have a strong metal base for durability, while the porcelain overlay provides a natural tooth-like appearance. These crowns work well for both front and back teeth, offering both strength and aesthetics.
Benefits of dental crowns
Investing in dental crowns has many advantages, namely:
Strength and durability
Crowns protect your teeth while restoring their ability to chew, bite, and tear.
Natural looks
Custom-made crowns match the colour and shape of your teeth for a seamless appearance.
Versatile option
Crowns can tackle both cosmetic and functional dental issues, combining the visual appeal of veneers with the reliable function of dentures, dental bridges, or implant crowns.
Improved oral health
They shield damaged teeth, helping to maintain better oral health overall.
Confidence boost
A healthy, restored smile can significantly enhance your self-esteem.
Here is how a missing tooth in the back of the mouth may impact you:
- Metal crowns: Metal crowns are made from alloys like gold, palladium, nickel, or chromium. Known for their toughness and longevity, these crowns are ideal for molars, which handle the strongest biting forces. However, they don’t blend in as naturally with teeth, so they’re often placed in less visible areas.
- Stainless steel crowns: Prefabricated crowns are typically used as temporary solutions for permanent teeth or to protect children’s primary teeth in paediatric dentistry. These crowns are especially useful for preventing further decay in baby teeth while allowing space for permanent teeth to grow properly.
- Temporary crowns: These crowns made from acrylic resins are a cost-effective short-term solution. Though not as durable as permanent options, temporary dental crowns are a reliable interim fix during longer dental treatments.
Who can get dental crowns?
Dental crowns are a suitable option for a variety of dental concerns:
- Severely decayed teeth: When a filling isn’t enough, crowns protect and restore teeth with significant damage or multiple fillings.
- Cracked or broken teeth: Crowns help hold the tooth together and prevent further damage.
- Post-Root Canal Treatment: Following a root canal, crowns offer added strength and protection to the treated tooth.
- Cosmetic concerns: Crowns offer an attractive fix for discoloured or misshapen teeth.
- Dental implants: Crowns are used to complete the look and function of dental implants.
Frequently asked questions
How long do dental crowns last?
With proper care, a dental crown can last for 10-15 years or even longer. Maintaining your crown requires regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene.
Will a dental crown appear natural?
Crowns are custom-made to match the shape, size, and colour of your natural teeth. We use high-quality materials to achieve a seamless, natural-looking finish.
Is getting a dental crown painful?
No! The procedure is performed using local anaesthesia, which includes numbing techniques that keep you comfortable throughout. If you are feeling particularly nervous, we have additional options to help you relax.
Consultation and assessment
We begin by discussing your goals and dental needs.
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After examining your teeth and possibly taking X-rays, we’ll confirm if a dental crown is the right solution for you. This is also the perfect time to ask about costs, including the details of dental crown replacement costs.
Tooth preparation
The damaged tooth is reshaped to make room for the crown.
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We’ll repair any decay or old fillings, complete any root canal treatment needed, and prepare the tooth for the crown.
Impressions
Precise impressions or 3D digital scans are taken to ensure the crown fits perfectly.
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These are sent to a lab to create your custom crown.
Temporary crown
A temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth while the permanent…
Final placement
Once the crown is ready, we’ll carefully position it, ensure the bite is…
The dental crown process
Supporting nervous patients through crown treatments
We understand that dental appointments can be stressful for some people.
The sounds of drills, impressions, and patiently sitting in the chair can be intimidating. Here’s how we at Taylored Dental Care, help make the procedure comfortable for you:
- Communication: We’ll walk you through every step of the process using models and videos to ensure you feel fully informed.
- Gentle techniques: Modern tools and methods make the procedure smooth and pain-free. The tooth is numbed during treatment, so there’s no discomfort.
- Flexible options: For those with dental anxiety, we offer sedation options to make your visit as relaxing as possible.
A dental crown can greatly improve your oral health and confidence. Book your appointment to learn more.
Whether addressing routine dental needs or undertaking complex full-mouth rehabilitation cases, Dr Symeonidou combines technical proficiency with a warm, personalised approach, making her an outstanding choice for patients seeking high-quality dental care.
She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey.
At Taylored Dental Care, Dr Symeonidou is known for her empathetic approach, particularly in working with patients who experience dental anxiety or phobias.
Her ongoing pursuit of a second Master of Science degree in Endodontics further underscores her commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.
Dr Symeonidou holds a master’s degree in Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester, equipping her with advanced expertise in restoring both the function and aesthetics of her patient’s smiles.
With a dental degree earned in Greece in 2008 and over 15 years of clinical experience, she has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care.
Dr Katerina Symeonidou is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist at Taylored Dental Care, specialising in general dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation.
