A crown or a veneer may be required when a filling is not suitable enough to save your tooth.

A dental crown, is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to cover it and restore its strength, size, shape and appearance. It is usually made out of a ceramic material, and therefore this allows it to be strong enough to hold the tooth together for much longer than a filling. A crown usually covers the entire visible portion of a tooth.

A dental veneer, is an extremely thin and custom made “shell” designed to cover only the front surface of a tooth to help improve it’s appearance.

These shells are attached to the front of the teeth and can be used to change the colour, shape, size or length of the tooth. Veneers are a cheaper option compared to a full crown since they are used only for the front of teeth.

Both crowns and veneers can be made to look exactly like your real teeth.

They are often the best option for people seeking a long term solution to heavily filled teeth, people with cracked or broken teeth, people seeking an improvement in the appearance of their teeth and people who are clenchers or grinders.