Dental Crowns Liverpool
Dental Crowns Liverpool
What is a crown?
Dental crowns are placed over a natural tooth to replicate the look and function of the tooth. Created from either metal, ceramic or porcelain, a dental crown is custom made for the individual tooth based on scans and impressions.
Once a crown is placed by our expert Liverpool dental team, it provides full coverage of the natural tooth surface underneath, meaning the tooth underneath is no longer visible. This also works to protect the natural tooth, including if it is weak or damaged.
Providing an alternative to having the tooth extracted, dental crowns look to preserve the natural tooth in a way that also won’t leave it vulnerable to further damage. In addition, dental crowns can also be used to hold a dental bridge in place.
How do crowns work?
The easiest way to describe how crowns work is to think of a crown as a cover for the tooth. That’s because a crown is designed to sit on top of the natural tooth down to the gumline, which is also why dental crowns are often referred to as tooth caps.
For the tooth to be able to hold a crown in place, it will need to be prepared which involves filling the tooth down. Often, this is necessary because the existing tooth is weak, damaged or needs to support a bridge.
Dental crowns can be made from metal, porcelain or ceramic. They are not only designed to mimic the look of a real tooth, but most importantly provide the functionality of the tooth, depending on where it is positioned in the mouth.
Two appointments at our Liverpool dental clinic are required to prepare your tooth and fit your permanent crown.
Before & After
Procedure
Your dentist may recommend a crown to:
- RReplace a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining
- RProtect a weak tooth from fracturing
- RRestore a fractured tooth
- RAttach a bridge
- RCover a dental implant
- RCover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
- RCover a tooth that has had root canal treatment
Dental Crowns FAQs
Do you have any questions about getting a dental crown in Liverpool?
We’ve answered some top questions that our patients commonly ask us. However, if you’d like to speak to us about anything else relating to dental crowns, please get in touch with us.
Do crowns hurt?
The process of getting dental crowns doesn’t hurt, because you will be given local anaesthetic and a numbing agent for the gum prior to your treatment. Your dentist will also check you are happy before and during the procedure to ensure your comfort.
Following the tooth preparation and crown fitting, it is normal to experience some gum tenderness or general sensitivity. This should subside within a few days, and you can take over the counter pain relief if you need to.
If you do feel apprehensive about getting dental crowns or any other dental treatment, please speak to your dentist. We want to ensure you have a great experience with us, so let us know if you have any questions about what to expect.
What are crowns made of?
Dental crowns can be made from a number of materials. At Cromer House, we offer metal dental crowns along with Zirconia and Emax dental crowns.
As you might expect, every crown material offers something different in terms of its strength, durability, appearance and overall usage suitability.
Emax is a type of porcelain crown which is ideal for front teeth where we want to achieve a high aesthetic appeal.
Zirconia is a ceramic material that offers additional strength for the teeth towards the back of the mouth which need to be able to withstand the demands of chewing.
Metal crowns also offer the benefit of being exceptionally strong, although have a visible difference owing to the fact they are not tooth coloured like porcelain or ceramic crowns.
When you visit us for a consultation, your dentist will be more than happy to run you through all the options so that we can select the best material for your crown.
How long does the dental crown procedure take?
The entire process of getting a dental crown takes 2-3 weeks. This timeframe covers your initial consultation, along with two further appointments with us in Liverpool that will be needed to prepare your tooth and fit your crown.
If you decide to go ahead with a dental crown following a consultation with one of our dentists, you’ll attend a first crown appointment. This is the longer of the two appointments, and involves taking scans and impressions of the tooth. The tooth will also be prepared so that it is able to accept a crown. You’ll be given a temporary crown to wear while your permanent crown is being made.
It can take a couple of weeks to make your permanent crown, owing to crowns being custom made exactly for your tooth. However, the second appointment to fit the crown is much shorter, and shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to complete.
How much do dental crowns cost?
The cost of dental crowns will depend on the type of material you opt for.
Our metal based semi precious crowns are priced from £625. Emax and Zirconia crowns are priced from £795.
Additionally, we also offer crown recementing from £130. This is a treatment where we reattach a loose crown that is otherwise in good condition. We will also give the crown and the surrounding teeth a good clean to promote the overall health and longevity of your crown.
Head over to our fees page to view the pricing for all the dental treatments we provide in Liverpool, including our dental crowns. Alternatively, please give us a call to find out more about our fees.
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Why choose us?
reasons to use us
1
NHS and private treatments available at our CQC-regulated practice in Huyton, Liverpool, with BDA Good Practice and BACD accreditation.
2
Advanced in-house technology including a 3D CBCT scanner, iTero digital scanner, and on-site milling machine for precise, efficient treatment.
3
Finance options available to help spread the cost of treatment, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Testimonials
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clients are saying..
On behalf of my sister I need to pay tribute to the amazing dentist Aisling and her assistant Riella. The time and dedication they have put in to my sisters treatment program has been outstanding. My sister suffers from the most horrific dentist anxiety, and Aisling and the entire team have been amazing with her.
I am also registered with Cromer and see the incomparable Colin whose service and knowledge is also outstanding.
Thank you team Cromer
I’m exceptionally pleased with the outcome of my composite bonding treatment. Tom explained everything before, during and after the procedure, and addressed any questions and concerns. I wanted a natural look, and the result is far better than I could ever have expected. Thank you, Tom!
Visited recently for a routine hygienist appointment, both Kat & Karen are wonderful, very friendly & professional. They provide invaluable advice for upkeep at home & do an absolutely amazing job! Thanks ladies 😃
Kat hygienist and nurse Karen ,can’t praise them enough for their help at putting me at ease and the care they are taking in looking after my teeth.They are both friendly and easy to talk to.I would highly recommend them to anyone who are looking to have dental work done.Lynn McEvoy
Visited hygienist Karen and Kat today, haven't been the dentist for a number of years, so was feeling pretty nervous. They were both amazing, was made to feel completely at ease, not only did they do a great job cleaning my teeth, I also received valuable advice on tooth brushing techniques, thank you again
Front tooth implant by Tom, would recommend to anyone, made the journey so easy ( and painless)
Dr Tom Charnock very kindly completed an implant and sorted out a very difficult infection - absolutely incredible experience - service was second to none and would highly recommend Tom and the practice.
Highly recommend!!!! Staff are so lovely and Ryan does absolutely amazing work
Had my teeth composite bonded today with Dr Ryan Clark and cant thank him enough of the job he has done, cromer house was a great choice of a dentist! Thanks. 
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