Crowns & Veneers

When a tooth has been damaged we will always try to maintain your natural tooth where possible but sometimes it is necessary to add a crown to protect your tooth.

Dental Crowns

What is a Crown?
Dental Crowns are “caps” shaped, sized and coloured to resemble your original tooth and will sit atop the remaining part of your damaged tooth to protect it.

What are the benefits of Crowns?

• Provide a very natural look
• Offers protection from further damage or decay
• Can improve the bite

What does it involve?
Crowns can either be made of porcelain or ceramic which will be cemented into place.

How long will it last?
Crowns can be expected to last for up to 20 years.

Veneers

What is a Veneer?
Veneers are wafer thin applications made from porcelain which are adhered to the front of the tooth.

What are the benefits?

• Improves the appearance of the tooth’s colour
• It can enable the adjustment of a tooths shape and position
• Correct a chipped tooth
• Virtually undetectable

What does it involve?
Veneers can either be made of porcelain or ceramic which will be cemented into place.

How long will it last?
Veneers can be expected to last for up to 10 years when looked after properly