Strong and Natural Dental Crowns in Marylebone and Central London.

There are all sorts of reasons why your tooth could be damaged, including trauma to your mouth through a sporting injury, a fall or an accident of some sort. Or, you could have a tooth that is suffering from decay and needs to be repaired. If you do have tooth decay or a broken tooth, you may also suffer from pain and discomfort.

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Your dentist may recommend a crown for a number of reasons, including:

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• Protecting your tooth after root canal treatment
• Improving a misshapen tooth
• Strengthening a weakened tooth
• Preventing further damage
• To securely fit a dental bridge for missing teeth
• To cover up the top of a dental implant
• Repairing tooth decay
• To provide the necessary structure for a large filling
• Preventing tooth loss

During a thorough consultation, your dentist will make sure that a crown is the right option for you, as well as explaining the treatment procedure. First of all, your dentist will redesign your existing tooth under local anaesthesia, including removing any decay, so that it can be fitted with a crown. They will then use a mould to take an impression of the damaged tooth before sending it to our in‑house dental lab where your customised crown is made. Consideration will also be given to the shade of white your crown should be. It may be that you would like it to match your teeth, or if you are also undergoing other treatments such as tooth whitening, your dentist will consider the overall finished result. You will be able to choose from options including a ceramic crown or porcelain crown. While you are waiting for your new crown to be made, you will be fitted with a temporary crown. A follow‑up visit will involve the fitting of your permanent crown. Your dentist will first of all check it is a good fit before securing it permanently in place.

One of the many benefits of a crown is that it can last a long time. Typically, your crown will last for between 10 and 20 years without needing to be replaced, depending on the type of materials used and how you care for it. Dental crowns usually don’t require any more maintenance than your natural teeth. You should continue to look after your oral health using good dental hygiene practices, and book regular cleanings and dental exams.

At Ace Dental we use advanced digital scanning to design precision‑fit crowns and offer a range of materials to suit your smile and budget. Our treatment coordinator will guide you from consultation to aftercare and we provide flexible appointment times in Marylebone. We also offer sedation for nervous patients and finance options to spread the cost.