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BALLYCLARE PRACTICE
28-30 Rashee Rd,
Ballyclare, Co.Antrim
BT39 9HJ
TEL:
028 9335 2805 Email
reception.ballyclaredental@portmandental.co.uk
Dental crowns are mainly used to restore broken teeth. They fit over an existing tooth to restore its size, shape, strength and/or to improve its appearance.
Designed as a permanent solution to weak or compromised teeth, we custom make each crown to fit your exact bite to create a better, more functional and cosmetically pleasing tooth.
We will first need to book an appointment so we can prepare your tooth for its new crown. We will take impressions and match your shade to make sure we get a perfect colour match to your natural tooth. Then three weeks later you’ll return to have your custom made crown bonded onto your tooth.
The cost of crowns can vary depending on the materials that have been chosen. However, most crowns start from only £437 per tooth. You can view our treatment fee guide here ->
There are many different options for the materials used when making crowns. Porcelain crowns are the most popular because they don’t contain metal and they give a more natural appearance as opposed to traditional metal or gold crowns. Your dentist will advise you on the appropriate material for you.
Normally, no. However, some patients find they may have some sensitivity for a period of time after the crown has been fitted but this usually settles down within a few days.
“My front tooth had been badly chipped for years. It was pretty embarrassing but I never did anything about it because I thought it would be a big bother. During a checkup my dentist spent a few minutes talking about the different ways I could improve my smile and we decided a crown would be perfect for me. And it was. Best of all it was almost no hassle at all and I feel great about my smile now.“
If you’re missing one or more teeth, your dentist may recommend a custom made bridge.
Gaps left by missing teeth can cause your remaining teeth to shift or rotate into the empty space, which could result in a bad bite.
Your new bridge will be cemented to the natural teeth surrounding the empty space and serve as anchors for the bridge. And, as with crowns, you will have a choice of different materials.
We offer two types of bridges – a conventional fixed bridge or an adhesive bridge. Your dentist will help you decide which would be more suitable for your requirements based on the location of the missing tooth, its function and cosmetic considerations.
We will first need to book an appointment so we can prepare your teeth for the new crown. We will take impressions and match your shade to make sure we get a perfect colour match to your natural teeth. Then two weeks later you’ll return to have your custom made bridge bonded onto your teeth.
The cost of bridges can vary depending on the materials that have been chosen to build your bridge but generally prices start from only £550 per tooth unit. You can see our treatment fee guide here ->
Your dentist can advise you of the best material for a bridge depending on your individual case.
Not normally, though some patients may have some sensitivity for a short period of time which should settle down within a few days.
“I honestly thought there wasn’t much that could be done for my teeth. But once my dentist explained all the different ways they could improve my smile and showed me what it could look like with a bridge I was sold! Thanks Ballyclare!“
