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Crowns

Dental crowns offer an ideal way to protect and restore natural teeth.

Crowns are made from porcelain or composite material and most commonly used to restore a damaged tooth. Your dentist might recommend a crown after a root canal treatment, or if your tooth has been cracked, chipped or damaged by decay. This is a private restorative dental treatment that will help you to smile and eat with confidence again.

Benefits of Dental Implants

  • Protect Your Natural Teeth
  • Maintain Chewing Function
  • Conceal Discolouration
  • Long Lasting Restoration

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over your existing tooth. This can help to make the tooth stronger, maintain your bite, and even hide discolouration. If you have had root canal treatment or an extensive cavity filling, you might not have enough tooth structure remaining, and this could leave the tooth exposed to damage. In this instance, we would recommend a dental crown to help restore your smile.

There are three main types of materials used for dental crowns: metal, porcelain and composite. Composite is the cheapest option, but this might not be suitable for anterior (back) teeth. A porcelain or ceramic crown will look most like a natural tooth but is prone to chips. And finally, a gold or silver tooth is the longest-lasting but most expensive option.

Why might I need a dental crown?

When a tooth is heavily damaged by decay, chips or cracks, a dental crown may be recommended to help protect the remaining structure. A dental crown is commonly used after a root canal to help protect the remaining tooth from damage and to make it stronger. It can also be effective for sealing and protecting a tooth that has been chipped or cracked.

Dental crowns are commonly used to replace missing teeth with the help of dental implants. And finally, it’s also possible to restore a tooth with a crown for purely aesthetic reasons. For example, if the tooth is heavily discoloured or crooked, a crown will help to improve the appearance.

So happy with my new smile . Got all my confidence back. Don’t know how to thank them!

NHS Pricing bands

Transparent pricing for NHS treatments

Patient charges correct as of April 2023

Treatment Band One

  • An examination and diagnosis (e.g. x-rays)
  • Advice on how to prevent future problems
  • A scale and polish, if required

If you need to see a dentist immediately, an urgent NHS appointment costs £23.80.

£26.80

Treatment Band Two

  • Everything in band one, plus...
  • Any further treatment such as fillings or root canal work
  • Extractions, if your dentist needs to take out one or more teeth

£73.50

Treatment Band Three

  • Everything in bands one and two, plus...
  • Crowns, dentures or bridges
  • This includes more complex procedures.

You only pay once for the highest treatment band, even if multiple treatments are required.

£319.10

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Frequently asked questions

How can we help?

Dental restoration treatments are used to repair or replace damaged teeth. Common dental restoration treatments include fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants. Fillings are used to repair minor damage to the tooth structure, while crowns are used to cover and protect a damaged tooth. Bridges are used to replace missing teeth, and implants are used to replace missing teeth or to support a dental prosthesis.

The results of dermal filler injections typically last for several months. After that, the filler will gradually dissolve and be metabolised by the body.

Do you still have questions?

We offer excellent care and advice regarding our wide range of treatments to all of our patients.

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Patient stories

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  • The extraction was done very fast.

    Felicia Egberha

    Felicia Egberha

    Dec 16,2024

  • Absolutely fantastic. Can’t thank Simran and Demi enough for giving me my smile and confidence back. Highly recommend. Really going to miss these guys so much. X

    Sharon Smith

    Sharon Smith

    Dec 12,2024

  • As I am a very nervous patient from bad experience at a different dental practice. Bhandals in Blackheath are by far the best dental. They are very understanding if you are nervous or have had previous bad experience here at Blackheath Bhandal they put you at ease and make you very comfortable and put the control in your hands and at your own pace and they have a very high duty of care to there patients. They helped and put me at ease and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. 10/10 best dental practice. Amazing staff I will happily return back to Bhandal Blackheath.

    demon.dragongaz

    demon.dragongaz

    Dec 10,2024

  • Always nice and friendly, and look after me cuz I'm a scardey cat!!

    Sooz Boulton

    Sooz Boulton

    Dec 8,2024

  • I went today and i was seen by dr sukhmani and liz , I was very very nervous but they were brilliant, I didn't feel the needle and put me at ease, thank you

    Jayne Mellor

    Jayne Mellor

    Dec 4,2024

  • Dr Simran Bhandal and her dental nurse Demi have spent the last year or so transforming my smile using the Invisalign treatment plan. I have received the best care and treatment and now I have the most amazing smile. The detailed care and attention I have received has been professional and attentive, I have felt at ease and confident throughout knowing the results would be as desired. High standards deserve high praise. So a big thank you to Simran, Demi and the lovely reception staff at the Bhandal practice in Blackheath.

    Jo Ashcroft

    Jo Ashcroft

    Nov 26,2024

  • My son had invisalines fitted by Dr Pavan who has been great from start to finish and now my son is all done after 12 months and his teeth are perfect. Thank you

    Stuart Kettle

    Stuart Kettle

    Nov 22,2024

  • Dr Dovsa was excellent, removed my large front canine, very quickly and I didn't feel thing, also carried out a clean, she was so friendly and put me at ease and I cannot praise her enough or Zuzanna her nurse. Thank You so much Mrs Howen

    Martin Howen

    Martin Howen

    Nov 17,2024

  • Excellent service. Got me a same day appointment to save me having any more time off work, which was really appreciated. Very friendly staff, including Dr Darsa and her little assistant. She came running after me to say I had forgotten my shopping list. Bless her. Thank you to all the team

    Darren Walsh

    Darren Walsh

    Nov 14,2024

  • Went to this dentist today after moving and needed a new dentist. Saw Dr Pavan and Kerenza, they were great, very friendly and professional and put me at ease. Will definitely be booking with them again x

    helen catlady

    helen catlady

    Nov 4,2024

  • I am so pleased I came across this dentist on the nhs find a dentist app to be honest what drew me to this practice was the parking situation but that has become insignificant with the treatment I have received from this practice, from my initial consultation to the two treatments I needed I have experienced fabulous treatment. The staff are friendly, the 3 dentists I saw explained everything that was needed and didn’t make me feel pressured into making a decision. I am not sure how they do it they are so efficient that I haven’t had to wait more than a minute or so past my appointment time to be seen my tooth extraction was booked for 8am and I was walking out of the surgery with 1 less tooth at 8.10am but didn’t feel rushed at all. I will highly recommend this dentist surgery to people I know or who need an nhs one.

    Tracy Donaghy

    Tracy Donaghy

    Nov 1,2024

  • Both my partner and I have both had dental treatment carried out recently by doctor Bulgit Bhandal, we would love to thank him for the very professional treatment he showed to us both, thank you so much.

    Brian Woodhall

    Brian Woodhall

    Oct 2,2024

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