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A long lasting solution to restore heavily broken teeth
Crowns, or caps as they are sometimes known, from Glen Dental in Leicester are used to fix chipped teeth, restore teeth weakened by decay or contain a very large filling. They can also be used to mask unsightly issues such as discoloured or stained fillings to provide a more aesthetic smile. Additionally, if you have had root canal treatment you will need a crown to protect or cap the restored tooth, allowing you to eat and bite down on it as if it was a real tooth.
Crowns can be made from a variety of materials including porcelain bonded to metal, porcelain, ceramic, glass or a gold alloy and requires some tooth preparation to be carried out.
They are carefully crafted to look natural and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth and can eliminate dark metallic lines around the gums.
Life benefits
- Restore your smile and the function of your teeth
- Strengthens remaining tooth structure
- Natural-looking restoration
- Expertly crafted by our laboratory technician/ceramist.
- Functions like a real tooth, so you can bite and chew as usual
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BRIDGES
A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE
Our Leicester dentists can offer bridges as a long lasting solution to permanently fit a replacement tooth or teeth by being carefully attached to adjacent teeth either side of the gap. Some preparation of the tooth is required with bridges.
A bridge helps to strengthen the prepared teeth and makes chewing and eating easier because they are fixed and can’t come out.
Normally made of porcelain fused to a metal or ceramic base, they provide a perfect solution to gaps in your smile – helping to improve eating and speaking, restoring facial shape and keeping any existing teeth firmly in place.
Life benefits
- Long lasting solution to replace a missing tooth/teeth
- Restores your smile and the function of your teeth
- Improves function of the mouth in terms of eating and speech
- Functions like a real tooth, so you can bite and chew as usual
- Strengthens remaining tooth structure
- Natural-looking restoration
- Expertly crafted by our laboratory technician/ceramist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long do dental crowns last?
If well maintained and well constructed a dental crown can last for 10 years, even a lifetime. Modern crowns are extremely strong and long lasting and it is usually the underlying truth which requires treatment and therefore replacement of the Crown.
How to look after crowns and bridges
While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes come loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown/bridge is to practice good oral hygiene.
Keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. We advice to spit out the excess toothpaste after toothbrushing but not to rinse out with water. Tailor made advice on cleaning around a bridge using a special type of floss called Superfloss or interdental brushes is essential.
See your Leicester dentist or hygienist regularly for checkups and professional cleanings
To prevent damage to your new crown or bridge, avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects. Avoid using your crown or bridge (and natural teeth!) for things such as opening bottle lids, tearing sellotape or cutting cotton thread.
What type of metal is used in dental crowns?
The highest quality crowns generally use the most biocompatible materials, either titanium or alloys containing gold. To keep the cost down sometimes chrome cobalt alloys are used.
What are the different types of dental crowns?
Dental crowns come in a range of different types, usually depended upon the type of material used:
- Full metal
- Porcelain fused to metal
- All porcelain
- Composite
Full metal crowns
These are used Less frequently nowadays due to their cosmetic appearance, typical materials used will be gold (which is one of the most biocompatible materials) or chrome cobalt which is much lower cost than gold.
Porcelain fused the metal
In this type of Crown the metal gates over the surface of the prepared to and the porcelain is fused onto this. The part that you see Is only the porcelain and none of the underlying metal should be visible. However, the metal does affect the translucency of the crown as the light cannot pass through the metal and so porcelain fused the metal crowns can sometimes look more opaque than natural teeth.
All porcelain crowns
With modern materials such as zirconia porcelain crowns are becoming the norm. They offer the highest translucency and are therefore the most aesthetic as well is being exceptionally strong.
Composite crowns
A composite crown can sometimes be lower cost than tt’s zirconia alternative however, composite will wear away much quicker and is more prone to fracture, although if it does fracture it is easier for the dentist to fix in your mouth without having it removed.
Does it hurt having a dental crowns fitted?
No, you will always have a dental injection to ensure that the area affected is completely numb for any treatment. You may however find some post operative sensitivity as the sensations return after the anaesthetic. This sensitivity will usually subside quite quickly and can be controlled in the short time by over-the-counter painkillers.
How long does it take to make a dental crown?
From having your tooth prepared for a dental crown to having the actual crown fitted usually takes around two weeks. If the treatment is complex it may be a little longer or if there is a particular urgency then the treatment time can be shortened slightly.
The crown will be made by a highly skilled dental technician, the process takes several days to go through meaning the entire process takes approximately 2 weeks.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I’ve recently had my teeth whitening done by Lina, the results are amazing and I can’t stop smiling. Lina and the rest of the staff are so lovely and welcoming, they gave me lots of information about the procedure before I had it done and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this dental clinic."
PW, Leicester"I have recently become a member of Glen Dental, after having a chip in my front tooth. All experiences so far have been very good. With speedy turn arounds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to switch practices or who are not currently at a practice. Ricky is very professional along with all of the staff being very friendly, which helps make that daunting dentist visit a lot more pleasant."
JS, Market Harborough“Lina has helped to restore my faith in dentists, her calm and gentle approach has helped me to achieve the smile that I have longed for.”
IP, Leicester“I am a nervous patient and I have always found Glen Dental and all the staff there to be very sensitive to my fears. They are very reassuring and kind and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”
FW, Kibworth"I'm a new patient to the practice and chose Glen Dental following various consultations at other practices. Ricky Patel was my dentist.
This was my first treatment at Glen Dental and the experience was all round very comfortable and felt minimally invasive. Ricky took his time with the treatment and was very meticulous with the great results coming through, which I'm very happy with. The composite bonding really did transform my teeth- a look and feel and I'm very happy with the outcome- brilliant!
The clinic was very comfortable with friendly staff with a clean environment. From my prior experiences at dentists, I have found it to be uncomfortable and wanting to leave as soon as possible but this was not the case with Ricky at Glen Dental. Great practice!"
"Like a lot of people I'm not overjoyed at going to the dentist and I'd had a particularly difficult experience at my previous surgery so I was very anxious.
From the very first phone call with the genuine and understanding receptionist to the initial review with the dentist and the eventual filling I needed, everything was calm and reassuring.
The waiting room doesn't smell or sound like a traditional dentist which was a huge relief. The dentist patiently listened to my concerns and made every effort to make it easier for me.
I was prepared for some pain but the system they use delivered the anaesthetic effectively and I honestly felt nothing other than a single sharp scratch and the mild vibration of the drill. It was a revelation!
I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling anxious about treatment. Their fees are clearly stated and they consult with you about each item of the treatment plan they suggest so no nasty surprises when you come to pay. A positive experience from start to finish."
"Wonderful friendly staff, helped me get back on top of my dental hygiene. Very informative through each appointment.I would highly recommend have done a wonderful job. Thanks again for the great service Glen Dental"
TC, Great Glen"After not being to a dentist since 2017 and having some gum issues I decided to get booked for a consultation here. I was so nervous but from the first phonecall I felt at ease with them. Jo is a diamond and so welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. She has a personal touch that really makes you feel comfortable in these situations.
Ricky is my dentist and him and his lovely assistant really made me feel so much calmer and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of my deep cleaning. I’m now on a dental plan with them and can already notice a huge difference in my gums firming back up!
I highly recommended this dentist and their plan, and I’ve already recommended to my family who are looking to move over this way. Thank you so much, I’m really pleased I came here and I no longer feel scared about going to the dentist which I never thought I’d say!"
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