Dental Crown Services
Restore Your Smile with Expert Care at Delta Park Dental

With proper care, dental crowns typically last 15 years or longer. Factors affecting longevity include the types of dental crowns and materials, your oral hygiene practices, biting habits, and how often you visit the dentist. Porcelain and zirconia crowns generally offer excellent durability, while metal crowns can sometimes last even longer.

The dental crown procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, ensuring you won’t feel pain during treatment. Some patients experience temporary sensitivity after tooth preparation or crown placement, but this typically resolves within a few days. We provide detailed aftercare instructions to minimize discomfort.

Yes, while the crown and the entire tooth cannot decay, the natural tooth structure beneath it remains vulnerable at the margin where the crown meets the tooth at the gum line. This is why maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are essential, even with crowned teeth.

A filling is suitable when decay is limited to a small or moderate tooth portion. A crown becomes necessary when a tooth has extensive decay, is cracked, has undergone root canal treatment, or is severely worn down. During your examination, we’ll explain why a crown might be recommended over other treatment options.

Call our dentist’s office immediately to schedule an appointment if your crown comes loose or falls off. If possible, keep the crown and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth, and if the exposed tooth is sensitive, you can apply dental cement (available at pharmacies) as a temporary measure. Never use household glue to reattach a crown!