I have heard of crowns coming off but

Q. I have heard of crowns coming off, but I have had a crown for about 18 years and it broke at dinner tonight. Is this normal, to break? Also, is it going to cost as much as an original crown to replace? Anything I should ask my dentist? On average how much less is a replacement vs. the original? Thank you for your time, I appreciate it very much.

A.

All dentistry fails in the end, 18 years is OK.

The cost will depend on the quality of the tooth left behind & NHS or Private. A replacement crown costs the same as a new crown as the work is broadly the same.

Questions to ask
NHS or Private
What is the diffference
HAs the root got any cracks in it
ON average how long should the replacement last.

NHS cost £198  Private £300-600 depends on +/- root canal treatment, cast posts etc

If you need further advice please contact the our Birmingham Practice.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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