Is its true that crowns cannot last for long?
Q. Hi Dr Solanki, I had 3 crowns done over 25 years ago and theyre still going strong but above 2 of them, the gums are receding slightly. Is there anything I can do, to alleviate this. My dentist wants me to have them redone but I am concerned about the expense and also I have been told that these days, crowns only last 10 years. Is this true and why. I would like to hold onto mine for as long as possible as I have a fear of the dentist. Thankyou.
A. Hi many thanks for your email, the receeding gums are a normal occurance, but your dentist is right the only way to improve the aesthetics at the gum line would be to replace the crowns. all crowns on average last for around 10 years, your crowns have lasted for twenty, some last for 5-7 years so on average that is why a figure of ten years is said.
I am having root canal treatment on the 3rd upper molar then my dentist will fit either a gold crown on the NHS at a cost of £209 or a private white crown at £400.
Which would you recommend as the tooth does show when I smile.
Can i also see photos on the internet of gold crowns.
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