Dental Crowns and Bridges

What is a dental crown and why would I need one?

Essentially, a dental crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, like a ‘cap’, which is shaped like a natural tooth and coloured to match the surrounding teeth.

Dental Crowns are an ideal way to restore teeth that have been functionally compromised by decay or a very large filling, which is likely to breakdown or fracture despite our best efforts with a filling material. The advantage of a crown is that the entire tooth is protected and stabilised, as well as adding strength to root canal treated teeth.

Treatments

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Larkham House offers expert same-day restorations with dental crowns and bridges, using advanced digital dentistry for efficient and precise results.

Do You Need a Post Crown?

If you have a root-filled tooth, a post might be needed for support before placing the crown. Posts can be prefabricated from stainless steel or custom-made to fit your tooth precisely. Once in place, the crown is securely attached.

How Long Will a Crown Last?

A crown’s lifespan depends on how well you care for it. While the crown itself won’t decay, decay can occur where the crown meets the tooth. With good oral hygiene, crowns can last 10-20 years.

What is a Dental Bridge and When Is It Needed?

Dental bridges replace missing teeth, offering an alternative to dentures and implants. A bridge fuses crowns or partial crowns with an artificial tooth, restoring both function and appearance. Longer bridges may have a shorter lifespan due to the risk of fracture.

Can a Bridge Always Replace Missing Teeth?

Not everyone is a candidate for a bridge. We’ll assess your teeth and bone structure to ensure a bridge is the best option for you.

Materials Used for Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and bridges are made from resin, ceramic (Including Zirconia & Emax materials), metal alloy, or a combination of ceramic bonded to metal. This mix offers both strength and an attractive appearance.

How Are Crowns and Bridges Made?

Traditionally, crowns and bridges take two weeks to make, with tooth preparation and impressions sent to a lab. However, at Larkham House, we use digital dentistry to create and fit your crown or bridge on the same day, eliminating the need for temporary solutions.

Caring for Your Crowns and Bridges

Daily cleaning under your crown and bridge is essential to prevent issues like bad breath and gum disease. We’ll show you how to use special tools like bridge needles or floss. Regular check-ups will help catch and address any potential problems early.

At Larkham House, we combine expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver same-day dental crowns and bridges, ensuring you leave with a restored smile in just one visit.

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Laura Johnson

19:36 24 Oct 22

Very friendly staff! I suffer with anxiety and every time I have an appointment the dentist is very patient and goes through everything to make sure I am OK and not too nervous. The dentist nurses, particularly Rachel is amazing! Especially with my children when they come in makes me feel at ease!

Teresa Floyd

08:16 21 Aug 22

Had a referral from Seven Trees as I had severe dental painI am a very nervous patient however the service I received was outstanding from the minute I arrived to the minute I left and no more tooth painThank you so much

Christine Boyle

20:10 07 Apr 22

Had an appointment with Clohe yesterday and I can't praise her enough. So thorough and nothing was too much trouble for her. She was very caring and cosiderat e I felt relaxed and nothing was too much of a problem for her too deal with. My appointment was not rushed .

Adam Davie

19:59 10 Oct 21

From the offset call confirming my appointment this dental practice experience was five star compared to dentist based Midlands . Front desk staff / nurses excellent giving me the reassurance that I was booked in with a great dentist as I personally have a fear of the dentist being in my late 30s . After my review etc with the dentist it was forgone conclusion that a full on extraction was required the dentist himself was unbelievable reassuring excellent service total professionalism which I haven’t come across recently, great team whom care about the patient journey I most certainly didn’t just feel like a number under their care . Thank you to all staff at Larkham House Dental Practice.

Anthony Grave

20:07 12 May 21

Very good

brian rogers

16:08 18 Mar 21

On the 18/3/21 I had 2 extractions From the outset the staff were very friendly helpful and very professional the Dentist was brilliant I never felt hardly any of the extractions I will definitely use a again excellent service thank you...

Dental Crowns and Bridges