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Dental crowns. Strengthening teeth. Restoring your smile.

When a tooth has been significantly weakened by decay, fractures, wear or large existing fillings, a dental crown can help restore its strength, shape and function. At Tee Family Dental, our focus is on providing carefully planned, long-lasting restorations that protect your natural teeth and help you maintain a healthy smile.

A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that fits over your existing tooth, providing protection and support while restoring its natural appearance. We offer tooth-coloured ceramic crowns, including zirconia, which are designed to provide strength, durability and a natural-looking result.

Before recommending a crown, we'll carefully assess your tooth and explain the treatment options available. Where a crown is appropriate, we gently prepare the tooth, removing weakened tooth structure and shaping it to accommodate the restoration. We then take a precise impression so that your crown can be custom-made to fit your tooth and bite.

Once your crown is ready, we'll carefully check its fit, appearance and bite before securely cementing it in place. We take particular care to ensure the crown feels comfortable, functions naturally and is easy to keep clean.

Our approach is to preserve your natural teeth wherever possible. We only recommend crowns when there is a clear clinical benefit, and we take great care throughout the process to provide a restoration designed to serve you well for many years to come.

Careful preparation. Strong, natural-looking restorations. Teeth for life.

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A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that fits over an existing tooth to restore its strength, shape and function. Crowns are commonly recommended for teeth that have been weakened by large fillings, fractures, extensive decay or root canal treatment. We carefully assess each tooth and only recommend a crown when we believe it offers a meaningful benefit over more conservative alternatives.
We take great care to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Crown preparation is usually performed under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during treatment. We'll make sure you're adequately numb before beginning and take our time throughout the appointment. Some temporary sensitivity or tenderness afterwards is normal and generally settles within a few days.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, a well-made crown can last for many years. Its lifespan depends on factors such as the condition of the underlying tooth, your bite, grinding habits and how well the crown is maintained. We'll carefully design and fit your crown with long-term function in mind, while helping you understand how best to look after it.
Our aim is to make your crown look and function as naturally as possible. We use tooth-coloured ceramic materials, including zirconia, and carefully consider the shape, shade and contours of your surrounding teeth. We also check and adjust your bite to ensure the crown feels comfortable when chewing. Most patients become accustomed to their new crown relatively quickly.
crown requires some preparation of the existing tooth to create enough space for the restoration. We take a conservative approach, removing only the tooth structure necessary to accommodate the crown and address any existing decay or damage. Our priority is always to preserve as much healthy natural tooth structure as reasonably possible while providing a strong, well-fitting restoration.
Not every damaged tooth needs a crown. Smaller areas of decay or damage can often be repaired with a conventional filling. However, when a tooth has lost a significant amount of its structure, a crown may provide better protection against further fracture. In some situations, an onlay may also be appropriate. We'll explain the advantages and limitations of each option so you can make an informed decision without unnecessary treatment.

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