Crowns and Bridges
If you have broken or discoloured teeth, dental crowns and bridges are the ideal way to improve their appearance and overall strength.
Why might I need crowns?
- To improve your smile
- To protect a tooth that has fractured
- To protect worn down teeth
- To prevent a tooth from breaking after a root canal filling
- To protect a large filling
What materials can crowns be made from?
At Devonshire House in Cambridge, there is a wide variety of dental materials to choose from. Some crowns are made from gold whilst others are made from a gold alloy with a porcelain outer shell. We no longer have to use a metal sub structure for tooth coloured crowns and advancements in ceramic technologies allow us to produce translucent natural looking teeth, making black lines between your crown and gum a thing of the past. Our excellent laboratory allows perfect colour matching to your natural teeth.
How do you prepare and fit a dental crown or bridge?
Fitting a crown or bridge takes two visits with your dentist. At the first visit your dentist will prepare the tooth and will fit a provisional crown or bridge to protect your tooth until your next appointment. The laboratory at Devonshire House will make a crown or bridge specifically for you which will be fitted at your second visit unless you are suitable for the same day crown treatment option. Once you are happy with the crown and how it looks, it will be cemented firmly into place.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
This depends largely on how well you look after your teeth. Dental crowns and bridges require the same level of care and attention as your natural teeth and we would expect a high quality dental crown to last 10-15 years. Our team of expert dental hygienists can help you look after your new crown or bridge by advising on an effective oral hygiene programme.
Bridges
Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth. The false tooth is joined to two crowns that serve as anchors by attaching to the teeth on either side of the gap and so “bridging” them together.
I cannot praise enough the work I am having done for a crown. My dentist is kind, considerate and very professional. I have total faith in the work he is doing and would highly recommend this practice.
Excellent, friendly practice with remarkable attention to detail. I have had 2 crowns fitted and am extremely satisfied with the overall look and quality of them and the service I received whilst having the work done.
I came to Devonshire house to get a bridge fitted to fix my missing teeth. I was so nervous and scared of the dentist from the past, but Devonshire house and Dr. Wail Girgis were so reassuring, kind, patient and caring. Not only do my new teeth look amazing but my anxiety has greatly reduced too. I am so grateful, thank you. Definitely recommend.
Excellent. I was given an emergency appointment within 24 hours and my crown repair was done promptly, cheerfully, and professionally. Thank you so much.
Started going here just before Covid and I cannot recommend them enough. I had a front crown replaced which had been bothering me for years. From the moment I sat in the chair I was put at ease. Everything was explained fully and I was given a plan which showed what the work needed, how long it would take to complete and the total costs. When the work was completed I was over the moon and still am with how my smile looks now compared to years of looking awful.
Recently I managed to crack my upper right molar by grinding my teeth in my sleep.I had a first crown appointment at 10:30am a few weeks after completing Root Canal Treatment, and then returned at 2:30pm for the crown fitting. The fitting was so simple, no grinding in of crown to tooth, the precision was incredible. I now have a beautiful new tooth which feels like what nature intended. I should mention that I’m a Dentist myself so in many ways would be the most difficult patient to treat as I understand the complexities so recognise if something is not being done as well as possible. I would recommend if you’re considering a similar treatment to mine then treat yourself to the Gold Standard that Devonshire House provide.
I went to this Practice to have a crown removed and replaced and also to have my teeth whitened I am ecstatic at the results. This Practice is fantastic. From the moment you enter you are greeted by friendly smiling staff.
I was very fortunate to find this dental practice in a time of need. I was visiting Cambridge for Christmas and my temporary crown came off, so I needed expert help quickly and they totally came to my rescue!! I got an appointment with a skilled dentist in a day. All of the staff were very professional and caring and efficient from start to finish!! I would definitely recommend them!!