Restorative Dentistry · St Albans

Dental Crowns in St Albans

A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth-shaped cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth — restoring its strength, shape and appearance. Our dentist in St Albans crafts beautiful, hard-wearing ceramic crowns that look and feel like your natural teeth.

  • Restores strength to weak or broken teeth
  • Natural-looking e-max or zirconia ceramic
  • Custom-shaded to match neighbouring teeth
  • Protects teeth after root canal treatment
  • Long-lasting with good oral hygiene
  • Usually completed in just 2 visits
Dental Crowns in St Albans at Happy Family Dental, St Albans

What is a dental crown?

A crown is a precisely fitted cap that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, sitting just at the gum line. It restores a tooth that is too damaged to be repaired with a simple filling, while still preserving the natural root.

We use modern lithium-disilicate (e-max) and zirconia ceramics — biocompatible materials that mimic the translucency and shade of natural enamel. Metal-fused options are still available where extra strength is needed.

When might you need a crown?

Your dentist may recommend a dental crown if you have:

  • A heavily filled or cracked tooth that's at risk of fracture
  • A tooth that has had root canal treatment
  • A discoloured or misshapen tooth that whitening can't help
  • A tooth that needs to support a bridge
  • A worn-down tooth from grinding or acid wear
  • An implant that needs a final restoration

How long do dental crowns last?

With good oral hygiene and regular hygienist visits at our St Albans clinic, modern ceramic crowns typically last 10–15 years or more. Avoiding habits like chewing ice or biting fingernails will help your crown last even longer.

Your Treatment Journey

What to expect at our St Albans clinic

  1. 1

    Consultation

    We assess the tooth, take digital scans and X-rays and plan the restoration.

  2. 2

    Preparation

    Under local anaesthetic, the tooth is gently shaped and an impression is taken.

  3. 3

    Temporary crown

    A temporary crown protects the tooth while your permanent one is hand-crafted.

  4. 4

    Final fit

    We check the fit, shade and bite, then permanently bond your new crown in place.

Questions

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01727 833 418

54 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, St Albans, AL4 9RD

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Mini Smile Makeover — Minimal Invasive Dentistry
NHS
Invisalign Provider
General Dental Council
Enlighten Whitening
Diamond Member of Dentists Near Me
Boutique Whitening
Care Quality Commission