Strengthening your teeth and improving their appearance
Dental crowns protect damaged, cracked and worn teeth. A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap constructed from porcelain that is bonded over a tooth covering it to improve its appearance and to restore its shape, size and strength.

The benefits of dental crowns
Porcelain crowns or dental crowns protect the entire surface from any further decay, damage or erosion. They also improve the aesthetics of your teeth. When teeth need strengthening dental crowns may be the treatment for you.

When a dental crown may be needed

• After root canal treatment or dental dental crown maybe fitted. The dental crown is often needed to protect the tooth or teeth after these implant a treatments.
• Significant decay has damaged the tooth and not enough tooth is left. Dental crowns are best at protecting teeth. A dental crown is then a great choice to restore the tooth.
• Like above if the tooth is badly worn from erosion or grinding then a dental crown may be the only option to preserve and restore the existing tooth..
• For cosmetic reasons porcelain crowns can enhance the appearance of you teeth.

How long do dental crowns last?
Dental crowns require the same level of care and attention as your natural teeth. Providing you maintain a good oral hygiene program, good diet and attend regular dental check-ups, a high quality dental crown can last 10-15 years or longer.