Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.
The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes also known as ‘caps’. An ‘Anterior Crown’ is a crown fitted to the front six teeth.
There are several reasons
The tooth may have been weakened by having a very large filling.
You may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth.
You may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it.
You may have had an accident and damaged the tooth.
It may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.
Crowns are made of a variety of materials and new materials are being introduced all the time. Here are some of the options available at present:
Porcelain bonded to metal: This is what most crowns are made from. A metal base is made and layers of porcelain are then applied over it.
E-Max: These crowns are as strong as bonded crowns but they look very natural and are used for front or back teeth. The inner shell is also white.
Zirconia: They are in use recently and are tooth coloured. They are particularly useful in patients who clench and grind their teeth. On their own they can be used for back teeth and with the addition of porcelain can be used for front teeth.
Precious metal (Gold and Palladium): These crowns are very strong and hard-wearing, but are not usually used at the front of the mouth, where they are highly visible. Not all crowns are available on the NHS. Normally NHS advice crown where this is an absolute necessity and a normal filling is not sufficient to replace the decayed part of the tooth. Metal crowns are available for back teeth on NHS and white porcelain to metal bonded crowns for front teeth. Any high aesthetic crowns being considered ‘cosmetic’ are available privately. Please ask your dentist for details.
Bridge to replace missing teeth: A bridge is an artificial prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth. This can be borne out of crowns supported by adjacent teeth, conventionally. In the era of adhesive dentistry, there are bridges made out of wing units which are bonded to adjacent teeth with minimal preparation.
In today’s world of Implant Dentistry, a missing tooth or teeth can be replaced by dental implants. You can find more details on the dental implant page.
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My first time in Ochilview Dental and Oral Surgery. Staff were very good & very approachable. Dentist explained my treatment very well. I'm all set with the appointments I need. Would definitely recommend this place. They welcome N.H.S. & private patients.
Always a good experience, I feel very confident with treatment for both myselfandmygrandchildren. Shibil explains things clearly and is happy to answer any questions
Seen on time by fantastic hygienist CharleneWonderful hygienist takes her time dealing with cleaning excellent results would happily recommend a visit.The dentists are also excellent Girish especially, great surgeon.
I went for a check up and although I'm very nervous they explained everything and I need 1 tooth out and a lot offillings. I can wear wear my earphones to relax.so grateful for taking time to explain thing's thank you
I don’t remember the name but the male dental nurse/dentist was so lovely. Totally made me feel at ease. The head male dentist of the practice was so professional too, did an amazing job. I had a awful NHS hospital extraction last year which caused so many issues and infections. I was nervous the other day, but the extraction was over in less than five minutes, I was stitched up and offered antibiotics too. I have autism and I can struggle with new dentists and had to travel a bit to get to Armadale but these guys were fantastic and so worth the private treatment prices. Very professional about my epilepsy too.The nurse especially made me feel at ease with humour, smiles and cleaning my mouth at the end of the blood and he was super kind. Would love this feedback to get back to him.Only thing (and reason this is a four star review) is thatI would suggest if you are having to leave valuables outside the room as I did, is putting them in a lockable place. I didn’t feel super happy leaving my wallet and phone outside a closed door.Bigger waiting area space would be good too, waiting area isn’t suitable for the disabled.
Just started going to Shibil and he's a very patient, friendly and competent dentist who made me feel at ease. Also major shoutout to the male dental nurse who is always so friendly and chatty. He was brilliant with my 6yr old and then when I went for a follow up appointment without her, asked how she was. Great personal service
Being the forgetful person I am, I have no idea who actually treated me but they were excellent, put me at ease and explained each part of the treatment. I doubt anyone comes away from the dentist thinking "well that was fun" but the most recent visits were at least not thoroughly unpleasant.
Dentist Justyna was fantastic, very polite full, understanding and helpful.Fantastic and very friendly service at reception too.All staff is smiling and welcoming.5*+ customer service.
Appointment with Shibil today following emergency surgery at another hospital where I suffered a failed extraction. Was a difficult problem presented to him but he sorted it out for me same day, honest from the start and top notch work. Very happy!
The reception staff were very polite, patient and helpful. The dentist was very reassuring and explained everything to do with treatment in straightforward terms.
Dentist Justyna was fantastic, very polite full, understanding and helpful.Fantastic and very friendly service at reception too.All staff is smiling and welcoming.5*+ customer service.
My daughter had to get a second wisdom tooth out that was coming in sideways and we didn’t hesitate to go back to Ochilview and have Girish take it out, what a lovely man. She is a very nervous patient and they were so nice. Mark the anaesthetist is just so nice and there was no hurry to get you out the door once in the recovery room.Thank you all again for looking after her so well.
Can’t recommend this practice enough! Always go above & beyond to make sure you are at ease during your appointment. The staff are so lovely & welcoming and I always enjoy coming to the practice when I need to. Every procedure I’ve had done, the staff have took their time to go over every detail and make sure I’m happy before going ahead with anything! Definitely would recommend this practice to everyone. 5 stars all round 🥰
An overall excellent experience. Each member of staff has been helpful and friendly. Particularly Dr Justyna Bogucka did an outstanding job and made me feel at ease at all time. Highly recommend. *crunch crunch*
Well , i am very happy with the service at Ochilview. The team are totally friendly and especialy to my Dentist - Justyna. I have to say she is the best Dentist i have had because, not only is she very friendly, you ca tell she does a thorough job, she actually goes out her way to advise about your dental situation and explains it very well and thus makes you feel an important customer. Thanks for your time to answer my questions in your tight schedule. Bravo!Very professional and look forward to being back soon! can't beleive i said that.
Excellent professional service.Everything explained fully by Girish.Pros and cons!!!! Highly recommend this dentist to everyone.Extremely pleased with result Thank-you Girish and all his wonderful staff
Excellent professional dentist practice. Lovely, helpful & friendly team. Louise has endless patience and I have full confidence in her. I would recommend her to anyone, but especially to nervous patients, like me.
3-4 Ochilview Square, Armadale, EH48 3EP 
