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.

  • “Since the treatment, I’ve a lot more confidence in my appearance and can’t stop smiling thanks to Rob and his team!”
    Rachel Heslop, Jarrow 
  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “A great team who made me feel completely at ease. I had a lot of work done over many visits and everyone was always friendly and understanding. A fantastic result.”

    Paul T
  • “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
  • “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
  • “Fantastic service from the minute I made contact with Dovetail. My treatment is just starting but I have no doubt that the high level of service will continue to the end. Highly recommend that you should make contact.”

    Matt Snowdon
  • “They made me smile again! Superb service from Rob & Allanah, friendly, professional service. I would certainly recommend their service. Thanks you guys.”

    Michael Beveridge
  • “I don’t need to think about my teeth any longer they just feel like my own.”

    Linda Robson, Wylam
  • “Have worked with Dovetail for over 10 years – have always found them to be professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with.”

    Andy McKenna
  • “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
  • “My treatment was very tricky, due to bone erosion, and therefore took a lot of sessions to complete but throughout, I have has the best service from Kelly and Rob. I am now completely happy with my new smile which was worth every penny.”

    Carol O’Hara
  • “Amazing job! And what a difficult job for Rob and Rachel. I can honestly say no one apart from home and work (who knew all about my decision to have my top teeth replaced) realise my teeth belong to the dedicated team work of both these two new friends of mine. I have after check visits and feel part of the Dovetail family. Thank you all for keeping my huge smile exactly the same and enabling me to still talk with exactly the same speed. If in doubt believe me trust the company to help you.”

    Edna Glenton
  • “Really needed to give you some insight into my experience at Dovetail. The professionalism I received was second to none, you so wont be disappointed, Kelly and Rob are an awesome team. ‘Dovetail’ is set in the most amazing aesthetic surroundings which totally puts you at ease. Your smile is so important so make sure you come to the best!”

    Beverley Ashton
  • “I was delighted with the high quality service that Rob & the team at Dovetail offered and so pleased with how my teeth look I can’t thank them enough.”

    A E Lynch
  • “Excellent guidance during assessment and felt reassured during the whole process that I was in capable and professional hands, can’t thank Rob and the Team enough for the fantastic end result.”

    Neil
  • “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

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