Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns (sometimes referred to as caps) are used to improve the appearance of teeth or to restore badly broken down teeth when there is insufficient tooth to hold a filling. Our crowns are made from the latest aesthetic materials: we may choose zirconia, fused ceramics or a combination of both depending upon the specific needs of the treatment. A bridge is a casting or computer milled prosthesis used to replace a missing tooth and is attached to teeth next to the gap, by using adhesive attachments or other crowns

The latest metal free crowns and bridges provide very life-like aesthetics and can transform a smile while strengthening the teeth at the same time. A crown is provided in several stages. After a tooth has been prepared, a temporary crown will be put in place while a dental laboratory manufactures the crown. Temporary crowns are made from a tooth coloured plastic and are designed to last for a short period of time. These crowns can be made to match the proposed final colour and shape of the new teeth. This way you can assess the bite and your new smile at home before the porcelain crowns are made.

Fitting a dental crown

Our Treatment Procedure

Your needs are as unique as your teeth, therefore we’ll carefully evaluate your situation with a thorough examination before suggesting the best way to achieve your goals.

STEP 1

Free Initial Assessment

Discuss your goals and identify the treatments available to you.

STEP 2

Extensive Assessment

A detailed examination to identify the exact treatment to achieve your ideal smile.

STEP 3

Treatment Performed

A Personal Buddy will guide you through the treatment process.

STEP 4

Smile Confidently

Regain your confidence with a naturally beautiful smile.

STEP 5

Maintain Your Smile

You will be shown how to keep your smile looking great for years to come.

  • “Really needed to give you some insight into my experience at Dovetail. The professionalism I received was second to none, you so wont be disappointed, Kelly and Rob are an awesome team. ‘Dovetail’ is set in the most amazing aesthetic surroundings which totally puts you at ease. Your smile is so important so make sure you come to the best!”

    Beverley Ashton
  • “I have just recently had my top teeth done for my 60th birthday. They were discoloured and not as big in size and did not stand out.
    I am so pleased with how they look and are so white and a lovely shape!”

    Anne
  • “I am very happy and thrilled with my new white veneers! My smile looks amazing and i can’t stop showing them off and smiling all the time. I have had lots of compliments on them with friends and family saying how white they look and if i have had them whitened! I will definitely be going ahead and having my lower teeth done so they will be matching the top ones.”

    Sophie
  • “Regaining my smile was important for my confidence and I no longer feel uncomfortable. In fact I often get compliments on how lovely my smile is from strangers. So thank you to Rob and Kelly.”

    Ann
  • “I was always very nervous about going to the dentists. From the very first meeting with Allanah and Rob they put me at ease and made my journey through each stage easy to deal with.”

    Elizabeth
  • “Excellent treatment, friendly and professional staff. Implant treatment very reasonably priced.”

    Chris Butler
  • “I had the best experience with dovetail staff. They put me at ease and we’re very friendly and polite. Thanks to the team they give me a new life I am more confident and smile with my teeth on show.”

    Jaquline Hume
  • “They made me smile again! Superb service from Rob & Allanah, friendly, professional service. I would certainly recommend their service. Thanks you guys.”

    Michael Beveridge
  • “Friendly and knowledgeable Staff inspire confidence and the surgery presents a comfortable and relaxing environment. Great service and value.”

    Brian Scorer
  • “Had rob at Dovetail crown my top teeth and new implants on bottom to correct my bite. Been in 5 years now and still going strong, there’s not a week goes by that my teeth are not mentioned by sometime just strangers in the street. Good service, competitively priced and good aftercare”

    Trevor Hope
  • “Absolutely fantastic so happy with my new smile and confidence. When I first came to dovetail I was so unhappy with my smile and would always cover my mouth when talking or taking photos. Since I’ve got my new smile I’ve got so much more confidence and I’m not embarrassed anymore. Thanks so much to Rob and Rachel you have made my experience brilliant. 5 stars to Dovetail.”

    Gabby Galvayne
  • “My teeth were in a bad state, all I could think was that I didn’t want a denture. I feel normal again and can smile without having to think about it. It’s lovely when people say how nice my teeth are and how natural looking they look.”

    Monica Gunn, Monkseaton
  • “My treatment was very tricky, due to bone erosion, and therefore took a lot of sessions to complete but throughout, I have has the best service from Kelly and Rob. I am now completely happy with my new smile which was worth every penny.”

    Carol O’Hara
  • “Can only say that Dovetail are the only place to go if you need dental implants, the attention to detail is excellent, the staff are the same and Rob Wain a gentleman.”

    Gordon Cowling
  • “I don’t need to think about my teeth any longer they just feel like my own.”

    Linda Robson, Wylam
  • “Have worked with Dovetail for over 10 years – have always found them to be professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with.”

    Andy McKenna
  • “Rachael and rob made me feel so at ease as soon as I walked through the door! They have made my confidence grow by giving me amazing teeth! I can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend them!”

    Adele McFarlane
  • “I always felt relaxed coming to Dovetail even though I had previously been a very nervous patient. I’d had a couple of visits and realised there was nothing to worry about. In fact, I nearly fell asleep during one session!”

    Sheila Foster, Hartlepool

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