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Crowns

What are Crowns?

The crown is the visible part of the tooth. An artificial crown covers a weak tooth above the gum line and protects it. They are made up of metal or porcelain, or just porcelain with metal bits mixed in to increase the strength.

What will my dentist do?

  • The dentist will shape and form the artificial tooth to replicate the characteristics of a normal tooth.
  • Preparation time will depend on the damage to the tooth and whether or not it will need a build up of filling.
  • 'Removing the nerve' may have to take place if the tooth needs to be root-filled first. Often the crown is held by a peg in the root canal, that is if a lot of tooth is missing.
  • The dentist will use soft, mouldable material to make exact 'impressions' of the tooth that has to be crowned and also of the nearby teeth. This is then passed onto a dental technician who uses the impression to make the crown the exact size needed.
  • The use of a thin cord would be used to hold the gum away from the tooth for a more accurate impression around the edges.
  • A temporary crown would be put over the tooth until the permanent crown has been made. The temporary can cope with chewing but not as strong as the permanent.
  • Your dentist will make small adjustments once your crown is fitted to make sure that you can bite comfortably. The crown is tried on first and then glued into place.

What are the benefits?

  • Crowns are very strong and look exactly like natural teeth in which the colour and shape can be assigned to match current teeth.
  • If the tooth is strong underneath the crown, the crown can last for many years if you look after your teeth and mouth.
  • Crowns can also improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth.
Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1697 Reviews

5.0

9th July 2025

I have been a patient for over 40 years.I always receive processional and friendly service

8th July 2025

I have had Roy Patel as my dentist for many years and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He always puts me at my ease and I trust him completely. Both he and Louise, his hygienist, have looked after my teeth really well. During my hygienist appointment one of my crowns became loose and Roy managed to secure it for me before I left the Practice. I only had to wait a short while and he fitted me in between patients.

8th July 2025

Very quick response to a problem with an implant

7th July 2025

Procedure was clearly explained and the surgeon made sure throughout that I was comfortable.

7th July 2025

Helpful at reception. Clinician was helpful and friendly

6th July 2025

Gursharan has been consistently professional and thorough with each appointment that I have had with her.

6th July 2025

Always, very kind and understanding.

5th July 2025

Simply very competent and very comfortable treatment.

5th July 2025

I was treated well from the time I entered the surgery until I left. The reception team were friendly and recognised me. Patrick (the dentist) always welcomes me and makes sure I know exactly what will happen, checking in with me throughout with updates on the treatment. The nurse (Chloe) was always in sync with Patrick and made sure I was comfortable. They make a visit to the dentist as good as it can be.

4th July 2025

Very friendly and professional people willing to explain all procedures that could be understood easily.

4th July 2025

Abigail is great as always

4th July 2025

Always great phone receptionists ! Go out of their way to fit you in ( I had broken teeth from a fall).Abi - just brilliant in everyway! Her dental nurse also fabulous. IThe work carried out explained throughout . Why would you go anywhere else ???

4th July 2025

Great service, spotless,

4th July 2025

Dr Dundas is a superb Dentist

4th July 2025

Personal service and patient care

4th July 2025

The personable and caring natures of the dentist, Rav and dental nurse, Cara.

3rd July 2025

the dentist and receptionist very poliete and extremely gentle and thats including the nurse there is full hundred percent standard work done on teeth etc

3rd July 2025

Best dentist in Newbury and Thatcham

2nd July 2025

Have been a patient here for many years. Treatment always good and staff competent and pleasant.

2nd July 2025

I saw Mr Patel as an emergency. He filled the tooth and since then we have made a number of ongoing appointments to crown this tooth so I am very satisfied with the outcome of this appointment. The receptionist has made several calls to me since Monday regarding the ongoing plan and always been courteous and helpful.

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