Why do the NHS only fix gold crowns and caps?

Q. Hi can u pls tell me why nhs only fit gold crowns and caps and what are they made of. and why is it so expensive to have a white crown/cap. thanks,
A. You’ll need to discuss this with your dentist as although they are more expensive to make they should be still available for some teeth on the NHS
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January 11th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Danny Says :

My gold crown fell out and my dentist was intent on fitting a new ‘silver’ crown. I quueried this and the dentist said that they no longer do gold crowns on the NHS. I pointed out that with an existing gold crown on another tooth this would look odd. I declined the silver crown until I made enquiries.

Is what the dentist said true?

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Daniel

February 14th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Lisa Says :

I have just been to dentist thinking I was just having a tooth filled and when I come out and looked I have a gold cap I am so upset why have I got a gold cap I look so sill I just don’t understand and he said to go back in 6 months when I have a houl in another tooth and one that’s needs combing out

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