A dental crown is a thin, custom-made cover that snugly encases your existing tooth, adding strength, protecting your natural tooth, and enhancing its aesthetic appearance.
At National Dental Care Findon, we provide quality dental crown services tailored to your dental needs.
With years of combined experience, the team of dentists at NDC Findon is knowledgeable in the dental crown process and is committed to delivering comprehensive care. If you're considering improving your smile, get in touch with our friendly team.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made covering that is placed over your natural tooth. This helps maintain the natural look and feel of your tooth, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
Dentist inspecting a patients milled dental crown
Dental crowns are a great solution for addressing issues with a damaged or weakened tooth. They offer many oral health benefits and can even be the deciding factor between saving a natural tooth and having to remove it.
Dental crowns are usually made from porcelain, which is a very strong material that can be matched to your natural tooth colour. However, you can also choose a dental crown made from gold, which doesn’t have the same natural look, but does offer added strength. That’s why gold is usually used for back teeth that can’t be seen when you smile, but do more of the heaving lifting when it comes to chewing.
A dental crown is usually required when your natural tooth is weakened, broken or damaged in some way. For example, many people who have a root canal treatment will get a dental crown placed over the tooth for added strength.
A dental crown can also improve the appearance of stained or misshapen teeth. For example, if a tooth is discoloured, a dental crown can be fitted over the natural tooth for a whiter smile if standard teeth whitening is not effective.
Advantages of a dental crown
A dental crown is an excellent solution to a number of problems, and offers a variety of advantages.
- Protect a weak or damaged tooth: The key advantage of a dental crown is that it strengthens your tooth, avoiding further damage or issues that could arise due to a weakened tooth.
- Improved appearance: Dental crowns can cover misshapen or discoloured teeth for a brighter, whiter smile.
- Long lasting: With the right care, a dental crown is a long-lasting solution that you can forget about after you get it.
How much do dental crowns cost?
The cost of a dental crown will vary depending on a number of factors; for example, which tooth or teeth are involved, private health insurance cover and how many visits it may take to complete treatment.
During your initial consultation at National Dental Care Findon, our experienced dental professionals will evaluate your specific needs and provide you with a personalised treatment plan along with an accurate cost estimate.
Patient discussing payment options with receptionist
Health Funds: At National Dental Care Findon, we accept all major health fund providers. Plus, our HICAPS facilities allow you to claim your rebate on the spot after your treatment – there’s no waiting around.
What to expect from a crown appointment
Wondering what’s involved in dental crown treatment? Here’s a step-by-step overview of the dental crown procedure at National Dental Care Findon:
- Preparation: Prior to your appointment, it's advisable to have a meal and drink to ensure your comfort.
- Oral Hygiene: Maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth before the procedure.
- Anaesthesia: Your dentist will administer a local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area, ensuring your comfort throughout.
- Tooth Preparation: A thin layer of your tooth will be carefully removed, shaping it to accommodate the dental crown.
- Impression: A precise mould of your prepared tooth will be taken to ensure an accurate fit for the crown.
- Temporary Crown: A temporary crown will be attached and adjusted to align with your bite for interim use.
- Discomfort: While the procedure may induce some discomfort, it should not be painful. You can raise your hand if you need a short break.
- Numbness: Expect the area to remain numb for several hours following the procedure.
- Post-Procedure Tenderness: It's normal for the treated area to feel tender for a day or two after the procedure.
- Final Appointment: During the second appointment, your dentist will remove the temporary crown and evaluate the fit of the permanent crown.
- Permanent Crown Attachment: The permanent dental crown will be affixed using dental cement, and its shape will be refined to properly align with your bite.
Seeking both aesthetics and functionality for your teeth? We can help.
Book a consultation today to explore the benefits of dental crowns and take the first step towards a healthier smile.
Frequently asked questions
Crowns are usually suitable for teeth that have been heavily restored with previous fillings, or for teeth that have severe decay. The most common reason a crown fails is not the crown itself, but the tooth underneath.
If the crown does fail, you can often have it replaced. There is no set time to replace crowns - and with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, a crown can typically last for many years.
Proper care, including regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups at NDC Findon, can help your dental crown to last as long as possible
No, getting a dental crown is not painful, as your dentist will give you a local anaesthetic to numb the area.
It may be uncomfortable to sit in the chair with your mouth open during treatment, but you can put your hand up for a break at any time. Also, our team of caring professionals will help to ensure your comfort throughout the entire process.
Yes; our payment plans, SmileFund and Afterpay, provide a flexible, interest-free payment option, ensuring you receive the care you need without worrying about the cost.
SmileFund is our exclusive payment plan that provides interest-free payments for unexpected or unplanned treatments for up to 18 months.
If you use Afterpay, you can split your treatment cost into four equal, interest-free instalments over a few weeks.
Yes. A dental crown can greatly improve the strength, health, and appearance of your natural tooth. It’s a good solution for a number of issues, so be sure to discuss getting a crown with your dentist. They may be able to offer alternative solutions such as dental veneers, or explain why a crown is the best option for your needs.