Dental Crowns

When do I need a dental crown?

When the cavity or defect in a tooth is too large, a normal filling may not be the best long term restoration. You may need a dental crown to protect the weakened tooth.

Crowns are caps or "helmets" which sit upon the weak tooth to protect it and also restore your smile. It typically takes two appointments to place a crown.

What to expect during your appointment

At the first appointment, the tooth is prepared and any decay removed. A precise mould is taken and a temporary dental crown made. The mould and other records are then sent to a dental laboratory where the dental crown is custom crafted for the tooth.

The second appointment involves adjusting and fitting the dental crown to precisely fit the tooth. Once everything is fine, the dental crown is then cemented into place.

One-visit dental crown using CEREC

CEREC is a dental restoration product that allows dentists to produce a ceramic dental crown using computer assisted technologies, including 3D photography.

With our in-house CEREC, your tooth can be restored in a single visit, as compared with multiple visits.

Click here to learn more about one-visit crowns using CEREC

When can I resume my normal activities?

Most patients can go back to their normal daily activities within 2 hours after the dental crown procedure.

Is it painful?

You should not feel any pain after the dental crowning procedure. However, you may feel some tooth sensitivity if the crowned tooth has not gone through root canal treatment.

How long will the crowned tooth last?

Your crowned teeth may last for decades with proper daily home care and regular check-ups.