Important facts about Dental Crowns

• Dental crowns or Bridges are tooth shaped restorations that cover the entire tooth surface.
• Dental crowns restore the shape and size of the tooth.
• They improve strength and appearance of the restored tooth.
• Crowns protect teeth that cannot be restored with fillings.
• All custom crowns at Coates Dental are Australian made.

Why do I need a Crown or Dental Bridge?

There are different reasons why a dental crown is required on teeth. At Coates Dental we
routinely use crowns to:

• Repair and strengthen severely decayed and damaged teeth.
• Replace teeth when any more work on the tooth would compromise its integrity.
• Seal and complete a root canal treatment.
• Improve the aesthetics or appearance of the teeth for cosmetic purposes.
• Support a dental bridge installation.

What happens if I don’t get a crown or Dental bridge?

If dental crowns are not placed on a tooth that has had a large restoration or has had root
canal therapy, you run the risk of having major tooth failure, which could be the cause of
something more serious than a simple dental crown instalment.

If the tooth cracks and the fracture extends into the root zone or below the gum line, you
could easily lose the whole tooth and consequently require more extensive and more expensive
replacement treatments.

How long will a crown or Dental bridge last for?

A crown or Dental bridge is normally subjected to chewing, biting forces and tooth grinding
from the time it is cemented onto a tooth. Under these circumstances, it would be reasonable
to expect that a dental crown could last between 5 and 15 years. However, when a crown is
properly installed by an expert dental professional, manufactured well using the most
appropriate materials for that particular situation, and consistently good home care is
practiced, a crown can last indefinitely.

Looking for High-quality Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns and bridges are permanent fixtures designed to protect damaged teeth and/or
fill the gap brought about by missing teeth so as to restore and replace your natural teeth.
For high-quality dental crowns and bridges and excellent work on restorative dentistry,
consult us today here at Coates Dental.

We are a family friendly dentist serving patients of all ages in Indooroopilly, Taringa,
Chelmer, Toowong, Chapel Hill, Kenmore East, Auchenflower, Graceville, Graceville East, St
Lucia South, St Lucia, Fig Tree Pocket, Mount Coot-tha, Kenmore, Bardon, Sherwood, Tennyson,
Milton and surrounding suburbs of North Brisbane and South Brisbane.

Parking is easy and it’s FREE.

Parking is located at the rear of the building (access via River view Terrace).

At Coates Dental in Indooroopilly, our goal is to make quality dental care affordable. We
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