Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns (sometimes referred to as caps) are used to improve the appearance of teeth or to restore badly broken down teeth when there is insufficient tooth to hold a filling. Our crowns are made from the latest aesthetic materials: we may choose zirconia, fused ceramics or a combination of both depending upon the specific needs of the treatment. A bridge is a casting or computer milled prosthesis used to replace a missing tooth and is attached to teeth next to the gap, by using adhesive attachments or other crowns

The latest metal free crowns and bridges provide very life-like aesthetics and can transform a smile while strengthening the teeth at the same time. A crown is provided in several stages. After a tooth has been prepared, a temporary crown will be put in place while a dental laboratory manufactures the crown. Temporary crowns are made from a tooth coloured plastic and are designed to last for a short period of time. These crowns can be made to match the proposed final colour and shape of the new teeth. This way you can assess the bite and your new smile at home before the porcelain crowns are made.

Fitting a dental crown

Our Treatment Procedure

Your needs are as unique as your teeth, therefore we’ll carefully evaluate your situation with a thorough examination before suggesting the best way to achieve your goals.

STEP 1

Free Initial Assessment

Discuss your goals and identify the treatments available to you.

STEP 2

Extensive Assessment

A detailed examination to identify the exact treatment to achieve your ideal smile.

STEP 3

Treatment Performed

A Personal Buddy will guide you through the treatment process.

STEP 4

Smile Confidently

Regain your confidence with a naturally beautiful smile.

STEP 5

Maintain Your Smile

You will be shown how to keep your smile looking great for years to come.

  • “A caring and incredibly professional and skilled operation. They have given me the confidence to smile rather than smirk/grimace again… I would highly recommend Dovetail to anyone considering an implant procedure.”

    David Smith
  • “Before finding Dovetail, I’d avoided dentists for years due to bad experiences, but right from the start, i was made to feel relaxed and cared for. I couldn’t be happier with my implants, they have literally changed my life for the better, I can’t thank Rob and Kelly and the rest of the staff enough for helping me through this transformation. I’d highly recommend Dovetail to anyone looking for first class dental care.”

    Lynn Lavender
  • “I always felt relaxed coming to Dovetail even though I had previously been a very nervous patient. I’d had a couple of visits and realised there was nothing to worry about. In fact, I nearly fell asleep during one session!”

    Sheila Foster, Hartlepool
  • “Dovetail solutions gave me the smile i wanted treatment was great, pain free staff are amazing, took well care of. I am more than happy with the outcome of my treatment and would gladly try dovetail again in the future and anyone thinking of trying dovetail i would say YES pop in and speak to the most amazing staff i have ever came across in the dental department.”

    David Quinn
  • “I had never smiled with an open mouth for many years.  With a new found confidence gained from the new smile I have started to rebuild my life and have now begun a new relationship.”

    Colin Wilson, Ashington
  • “Friendly and knowledgeable Staff inspire confidence and the surgery presents a comfortable and relaxing environment. Great service and value.”

    Brian Scorer
  • “From the moment I met Rob & Racheal they placed me at ease and & were very professional, yet very warm and&welcoming. They took me through each step at a time & made feel very confident that I had chosen the right place to have my dental treatment. Nothing was too much trouble for them I now have the most amazing smile, which I didn’t think would be possible and get a lot of compliments on how it looks, it makes me feel more confident. Thank you Rob & Racheal you are both amazing and I have no hesitation on recommending you to anyone.”

    William Wilkinson
  • “We have worked with Dovetail for over 8 years and they have been amazing to deal with. I would recommend the company to anyone. Friendly and professional.”

    Hugh Medcalf
  • “The Dovetail Team have been awesome! Got a new tooth and my gum line has come down loads. If I could give them more stars I would. Thank You Dovetail I can now smile for Christmas photos.”

    Shaun
  • “My first visit to Dovetail was a very nervous one for me but after 5 minutes talking to Rob and Allanah, I felt confident in their ability to give me my smile back. They delivered in a way I could never have dreamed possible.”

    Deborah Coxon
  • “My teeth were in a bad state, all I could think was that I didn’t want a denture. I feel normal again and can smile without having to think about it. It’s lovely when people say how nice my teeth are and how natural looking they look.”

    Monica Gunn, Monkseaton
  • “Had rob at Dovetail crown my top teeth and new implants on bottom to correct my bite. Been in 5 years now and still going strong, there’s not a week goes by that my teeth are not mentioned by sometime just strangers in the street. Good service, competitively priced and good aftercare”

    Trevor Hope
  • “I cannot find fault with any of the treatments. Rob, Rachel, Kelly and the rest of the team have an amazing ‘bedside’ manner and made both my husband and I feel very reassured and comfortable.”

    Linda Robson
  • “Absolutely fantastic so happy with my new smile and confidence. When I first came to dovetail I was so unhappy with my smile and would always cover my mouth when talking or taking photos. Since I’ve got my new smile I’ve got so much more confidence and I’m not embarrassed anymore. Thanks so much to Rob and Rachel you have made my experience brilliant. 5 stars to Dovetail.”

    Gabby Galvayne
  • “Not only have the practice done some great work on my teeth over the years but it is the first time going to various dentists where I have felt really comfortable.”

    Mr I A Porteous
  • “Rachael and rob made me feel so at ease as soon as I walked through the door! They have made my confidence grow by giving me amazing teeth! I can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend them!”

    Adele McFarlane
  • “Rob, Rachel and Kelly couldn’t of made me feel more relaxed before during and after treatment wish id had done sooner great job.”

    Graema Heddon
  • “After years of dental problems and temporary solutions I finally got a perfect outcome. There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not grateful to Rob and his team.”

    Moira Potts

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