Q. I recently visited a dentist to have three private crowns fitted assuming colour choice etc would be better. I clearly stated that I wanted to avoid a grey line at the gum and agreed to three ceramic crowns at £500 each. However at the appoint to start the procedure, the dentist said they were going to fit porcelain crowns and when I again mentioned a ‘grey line’, they said it would be an extra £50 per tooth to avoid this. Then when it came to choosing colour, they pulled out a rack with about 8 different shades each on a little wire. They were all quite yellow and none as white as my other teeth (which aren’t overly white anyway). They told me that if I wanted anything white, I would have to travel to a dental lab… and it would add a further £50 to the overall price. Surely, when paying for private cosmetic dentistry, you should have more of a colour choice. Also, could you tell me what sort of crown is best to avoid the dreaded grey gum line. Any advice or guidance is much appreciated, thank you.