Dental Crowns in Colchester
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Dental Crowns at Whitefern Dental Health, Essex
Are you looking for high-quality dental crowns in Colchester, Essex? Whitefern Dental Health can provide a range of options, including custom dental crowns designed to restore the function and appearance of your teeth.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged, decayed, or unsightly tooth. Crowns are used to restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and improve its appearance.
Why Choose Dental Crowns?
If your teeth have broken down, are heavily filled, or severely discoloured, a dental crown is one option to repair them so that you can smile again with confidence.
Benefits include:
- Restoration of Function: Dental crowns can restore the function of a tooth, allowing you to chew and speak properly.
- Aesthetic Improvement: They can improve the appearance of your teeth, giving you a brighter, more confident smile.
- Protection: Crowns protect weak teeth from further damage.
- Durability: Made from high-quality materials, crowns are durable and long-lasting.
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The Dental Crown Procedure
- Consultation and Examination
• Initial consultation to discuss your needs and assess your oral health.
• Comprehensive dental examination and X-rays. - Tooth Preparation
• The tooth is shaped to fit the crown.
• Impressions of your teeth are taken to create a custom crown. - Temporary Crown Placement
• A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being made. - Permanent Crown Placement
• The permanent crown is fitted and adjusted for comfort and the crown is cemented in place.
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FAQs
How long do porcelain crowns last?
On average, porcelain crowns can last between 5 to 15 years. But the longevity of your full porcelain crown is determined by your personal lifestyles and mouth related habits, the oral hygiene practices you followed, and the amount of wear and tear the dental crown can take.
What are the disadvantages of dental crowns?
Dental crown procedures are performed routinely across the world on a daily basis and has very less disadvantages. You must be aware of the below before you make a decision.
- The main disadvantage of crowns is that they require a significant amount of preparation before they can be fitted. This is because the damaged tooth needs to be filed down to such a size where the crown can fit comfortably over the top, and so you can expect your tooth to be filed in both height and width. This is an irreversible process.
- Risk of infection and nerve damage.
What can go wrong with dental crowns?
- Bite Doesn’t Feel Right
- Pressure on Neighbouring Teeth
- Food Getting Stuck around Crown due to gaps
- Crown Is Loose
Schedule Your Dental Crown Appointment Today
Don’t let missing teeth affect your quality of life. Schedule an appointment with our team in Colchester, Essex, and take the first step towards restoring your beautiful smile with our high-quality dental crowns.