Bring a damaged tooth back to full strength with a dental crown
Dental crowns
A custom-made dental crown protects and restores your tooth, so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence.
Dental crowns at Outwood Dental Care
When a tooth is too damaged or weak to hold a filling, a dental crown is one of the most reliable ways to save it.
We design natural-looking tooth-coloured crowns from a digital scan taken with our 3Shape intraoral scanner, so there’s no need for messy impression putty.
Our dentists will always look at saving your natural tooth before recommending an extraction, and a dental crown is one of the most common ways we save damaged teeth.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown (sometimes called a tooth cap or tooth crown) is a custom-made cover that fits over the whole visible part of a damaged or weakened tooth.
It restores the tooth's shape, size and strength, and protects what's left underneath.
A filling repairs part of a tooth, while a dental crown covers the entire tooth above the gumline, giving it full protection when there isn't enough healthy tooth left for a filling.
How much does a dental crown cost?
The cost of a dental crown depends on the tooth we’re treating and how much work is involved.
We'll give you a clear quote at your consultation, so you know exactly what to expect before anything goes ahead, and you can get an idea of the costs involved on our pricing page.
Your dental crown from Outwood Dental Care
Your consultation
We'll examine your tooth, take an x-ray if needed and talk through your options. There's no obligation to go ahead, and you can ask all the questions you can think of.
Preparing your tooth
Your dentist gently shapes the tooth, then takes a digital scan to design your crown. You'll wear a temporary crown while our dental laboratory makes your permanent one.
Fitting your crown
At your fitting appointment, we check the fit, bite, and colour of your new dental crown and make any adjustments. You'll leave with clear aftercare advice, and you can always call us if you need anything.
Your consultation
We'll examine your tooth, take an x-ray if needed and talk through your options. There's no obligation to go ahead, and you can ask all the questions you can think of.
Preparing your tooth
Your dentist gently shapes the tooth, then takes a digital scan to design your crown. You'll wear a temporary crown while our dental laboratory makes your permanent one.
Fitting your crown
At your fitting appointment, we check the fit, bite, and colour of your new dental crown and make any adjustments. You'll leave with clear aftercare advice, and you can always call us if you need anything.
Do I need a dental crown?
You may need a dental crown if a tooth is cracked, broken, heavily filled or weakened by decay.
Back teeth often need a crown after root canal treatment, because a root-treated tooth can become more brittle over time.
Your dentist may spot the need for a crown at a routine dental check-up, often when a large filling starts to fail. If you have pain when you bite, sensitivity or a visible crack, book an appointment so we can take a look.
Why choose a dental crown?
Restores full function
Lets you bite and chew normally on the treated tooth again.
Natural appearance
Made from tooth-coloured material matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth.
Protects the tooth
Covers and shields the tooth from further damage, cracks and decay.
Long-lasting results
A well-made crown often lasts 10 to 15 years with good care and regular check-ups.
Restores full function
Lets you bite and chew normally on the treated tooth again.
Natural appearance
Made from tooth-coloured material matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth.
Protects the tooth
Covers and shields the tooth from further damage, cracks and decay.
Long-lasting results
A well-made crown often lasts 10 to 15 years with good care and regular check-ups.
Dental crowns from a longstanding Wakefield team
Our longstanding team of dentists has been providing restorative dentistry for local families since 1986.
Christine Gratton, our former principal dentist, has over 30 years' experience, and still practices right here at our clinic in Wakefield. She’s joined by Jamaal Sheikh, who takes a conservative, minimally invasive approach to ceramic restorations in his dentistry.
Our 3Shape intraoral scanner means a more comfortable appointment and an accurate digital record of your tooth to design your crown from, without the need for traditional impression putty, which some patients find messy or uncomfortable.
Meet the Outwood Dental Care team
Protect your tooth with a dental crown
If you're living with a damaged or weakened tooth, a dental crown could give it back its strength. Our friendly team will talk you through your options in plain English, with no pressure and no jargon.
Book online or call our reception team on 01924 827 854 to arrange your consultation.
