Dental Crowns

Checking Dental Impression with Dental Crown

Dental Crowns At a Glance

No. of Appointments
2
Anaesthesia
Local
Downtime
None
Expected Lifespan
10+

Dental crowns are protective caps placed over damaged teeth to restore their shape, strength, and natural appearance. You might need a crown if your tooth has been weakened by decay, a root canal, or injury. Each crown is made in a specialist dental lab and colour-matched to your natural teeth, so once fitted, it blends in seamlessly.

Crowns can be made from various materials, including metal, ceramic and zirconia, depending on your needs and preferences.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?

Crowns help to:

  • Fully cover and protect the tooth
  • Colour-matched to your natural teeth
  • Helps reduce sensitivity
  • Long-lasting restorative option

What to Expect at Your Dental Crown Appointments?

Initial Measurements

We’ll take digital scans or impressions to plan your crown.

Tooth Preparation

Your tooth is gently reshaped. We use local anaesthetic before if needed.

Detailed Impressions

We’ll take final measurements to send to the lab that will make your crown.

Temporary Crown

You’ll leave with a temporary crown to protect your tooth while we wait for the final version.

Crown Fitting

You’ll return in around two weeks. We’ll try in your crown, check the fit, and make adjustments until your bite feels perfect.

Dental Crown FAQs

A filling repairs part of the tooth. A crown covers the whole tooth, offering more protection.

Crowns can be made from different materials. Some are more lifelike, others are thinner so we can preserve more of your natural tooth. We’ll talk through the options with you.

Yes, we’ll use local anaesthetic for the preparation stage if needed. For the final fitting, most patients don’t require any numbing.
Marlow Valley Smiles Dr Satman Uppal and Dental Nurse Timea

Why Choose Us

  • New Ownership Since February 2025, bringing renewed energy.

  • Gentle & Supportive Team Known for our warm and calm approach, we’re especially good with nervous patients.

  • Family-Focused Practice We care for patients of all ages and take time to build lasting relationships.

  • Relaxed, Modern Setting A welcoming space designed to put you at ease from the moment you walk in.