How long do crowns last?

High-quality ceramic crowns typically last 15-20 years or longer with good care. Factors affecting longevity include your bite, oral hygiene, and whether you grind your teeth. Regular check-ups help us monitor your crown's condition.

Will I be numb for a crown appointment?

Crown preparation is carried out with local anaesthetic where needed. Temporary sensitivity to temperature can happen afterwards and usually settles as the tooth adapts.

Crown vs veneer: what's the difference?

Veneers cover only the front surface of a tooth and are primarily cosmetic. Crowns cover the entire tooth and provide structural support for damaged or weakened teeth. Veneers require less tooth preparation but aren't suitable for badly damaged teeth.

Can a crown fall off?

Crowns are cemented securely and rarely come off. If a crown does become loose, it's usually because of decay underneath or cement failure. Keep the crown safe and see us promptly. We can often re-cement it or address any underlying issues.

How do I care for my crown?

Care for a crowned tooth like any other. Brush twice daily, floss around the crown margins, and attend regular check-ups. While the crown itself can't decay, the tooth underneath can, so good hygiene is essential.

Where are crowns fitted in Kendal?

All crown work is carried out by Dr Tristan Tinn at Crossbank Dental Care, 10 Captain French Lane in central Kendal. Preparation and fit appointments are typically one week apart, with a temporary crown protecting the tooth in between.

Should I have a crown or an onlay?

Where the tooth is mostly intact, an onlay keeps more of your natural structure and is often the better long-term choice. A crown becomes the right answer when the tooth is more heavily broken down or has had a root canal. We'll always show you both options at consultation. See the onlays page for the full comparison.

Dr Tristan Tinn working with surgical loupes at Crossbank Dental Care, Kendal

Ceramic Crowns in Kendal

Strong, tooth-coloured crowns to rebuild a damaged tooth. Designed to keep as much of your natural tooth as we can.

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A ceramic crown covers a damaged or weakened tooth when a filling or onlay isn't enough. We take a digital scan of the tooth, work with our ceramist to make the crown, then bond it in place with modern adhesive techniques. Preparation and fit appointments are usually one week apart.

What to know

We always consider a smaller onlay first, before removing tooth structure for a crown.
Digital scan of the tooth. No putty impressions.
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Typically one week between preparation and fit. Typical longevity 10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.

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Why Choose Our Crowns

Full Protection

A crown covers the entire visible tooth, protecting it from further damage or fracture.

Natural Appearance

Ceramic crowns are colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.

Restore Function

Eat and bite normally again with a crown that restores your tooth's strength and shape.

Protect Root-Treated Teeth

Teeth after root canal treatment are more brittle. Crowns prevent fracture.

Long-Lasting

Well-made ceramic crowns typically last 15-20+ years with good care.

Master Technician Crafted

Your crown is hand-crafted by skilled dental technicians for optimal fit and aesthetics.

Ceramic Onlay vs Crown

Both restore a damaged back tooth. An onlay covers only the part that needs rebuilding; a crown covers the whole tooth. The right choice depends on how much healthy structure is left.

Best for

Ceramic Onlay

Large cavities, cracks, or replacing a worn filling on a back tooth that still has healthy walls.

Ceramic Crown

Teeth that are heavily broken down, root-treated, or where there is not enough healthy structure left for an onlay.

Tooth preparation

Ceramic Onlay

Conservative. We remove only the damaged area and keep the healthy walls intact.

Ceramic Crown

More extensive. The tooth is shaped down to make room for full coverage.

How it stays in place

Ceramic Onlay

Bonded under rubber dam. The onlay becomes part of the tooth.

Ceramic Crown

Cemented or bonded over the prepared tooth for full coverage.

Appointments

Ceramic Onlay

Two visits, usually a week apart. Scan, then bonded fit.

Ceramic Crown

Two visits, usually a week apart. Prep with a temporary, then fit.

Typical longevity

Ceramic Onlay

10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.

Ceramic Crown

10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.

Cost

Ceramic Onlay

From £964.

Ceramic Crown

From £964.

When it is the right choice

Ceramic Onlay

There is enough healthy tooth left to bond to. We look at this option first wherever the case allows.

Ceramic Crown

The tooth is too broken down or weakened for an onlay to be predictable.

Dimension	Ceramic Onlay From £964	Ceramic Crown From £964
Best for	Large cavities, cracks, or replacing a worn filling on a back tooth that still has healthy walls.	Teeth that are heavily broken down, root-treated, or where there is not enough healthy structure left for an onlay.
Tooth preparation	Conservative. We remove only the damaged area and keep the healthy walls intact.	More extensive. The tooth is shaped down to make room for full coverage.
How it stays in place	Bonded under rubber dam. The onlay becomes part of the tooth.	Cemented or bonded over the prepared tooth for full coverage.
Appointments	Two visits, usually a week apart. Scan, then bonded fit.	Two visits, usually a week apart. Prep with a temporary, then fit.
Typical longevity	10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.	10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.
Cost	From £964.	From £964.
When it is the right choice	There is enough healthy tooth left to bond to. We look at this option first wherever the case allows.	The tooth is too broken down or weakened for an onlay to be predictable.

We assess the tooth at consultation and choose the option that keeps the most natural structure while protecting it long term.

Crown Results

Finished cases where worn or broken teeth were rebuilt and protected.

Full Mouth Crown Rehabilitation

Step-by-step full mouth rehabilitation using crowns.

Ceramic Onlays

Conservative ceramic onlays to restore damaged teeth.

Ceramic Veneers

Eight lifelike ceramic veneers for a natural smile.

Bridge Replacement

Replacing an old, worn bridge with a new ceramic one.

Ceramic Bridge

Fixed ceramic bridge to replace missing teeth.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Years of steady decline and failing old work refreshed to full shape and an even colour, with the denture gone for good.

Dental Bridge

Fixed dental bridge to restore function and aesthetics.

Crowns + Denture

Full mouth rehabilitation with crowns and denture.

Direct Composite Rehabilitation

Direct composite technique to rebuild worn teeth and close gaps.

Crowns + Chrome Denture

Combination of crowns and chrome denture to restore severely worn teeth.

Full Mouth Composite Rehabilitation

Occlusal view showing composite rehabilitation of all worn biting surfaces.

Ceramic Veneers

Step-by-step creation of eight realistic ceramic veneers.

Ceramic Veneers

Premium ceramic veneers crafted by master technicians.

Full Mouth Crown Rehabilitation

Before and after full mouth crown rehabilitation for severe wear.

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The Crown Process

Consultation & Assessment

30 minutes

We examine your tooth, discuss options, and plan the best approach for your situation.

Tooth Preparation

The tooth is carefully shaped to make room for the crown while preserving as much structure as possible.

Impressions

Detailed impressions or digital scans are taken for the technician to create your crown.

Temporary Crown

A temporary crown protects your prepared tooth while your permanent crown is made.

Crown Fit & Cement

Your finished crown is tried in, adjusted for perfect fit and bite, then permanently cemented.

Final Check

We check your bite and polish the crown for a natural, comfortable result.

Investment

From£964

Ceramic crowns. Price may vary for complex cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crowns are typically recommended for teeth that are significantly damaged, heavily filled, cracked, or have had root canal treatment. They're also used to restore dental implants and as part of bridge work. We'll always discuss alternatives where appropriate.

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Phone

01539 319170

Location

Crossbank Dental Care

10 Captain French Lane
Kendal, LA9 4HP