Crowns, veneers and onlays.

Crowns cover the whole tooth like a cap. They protect a tooth that's weak, cracked, heavily filled or has had root canal treatment.

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth. They can change the colour, shape or size of your front teeth.

Onlays rebuild part of a tooth, such as a broken back tooth, without covering all of it.

1. Your dentist checks your tooth and talks through what you'd like.
2. They prepare the tooth and take a digital scan.
3. You may have a temporary crown while yours is made.
4. At your next visit, we fit your crown, veneer or onlay and check your bite.

• Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth.
• Avoid biting very hard things, such as ice, pens or nails.
• If you grind your teeth, tell us, as grinding can damage them.
• Keep up your check-ups and hygiene visits.

Preparing a tooth for a crown or veneer means removing some of its surface, so it can't be undone. For smaller changes, composite bonding may be an option. We'll go through the choices with you.

Some teeth need a root canal or a core build-up first. These are priced separately, and we'll tell you the cost before we start. “From” prices start at that amount and depend on your treatment. Your dentist will give you a written plan and price before any work starts. See all our prices.