Restore your smile, strength, and function with expert crown treatment.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over damaged, weakened, heavily filled or aesthetically imperfect teeth.

They are also often used to restore root canal-treated teeth to provide them with strength and to provide these teeth with a good seal to avoid reinfection.

Crowns:

Protect and strengthen a tooth after decay, fracture, or root canal treatment.
Restore the natural shape, size, and colour of your tooth.
Improve the appearance of your smile while maintaining function.

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Who needs a dental crown?

Crowns are suitable for patients who:

Have a cracked, worn, or weakened tooth.
Require a crown after root canal treatment.
Want to improve the appearance of a discoloured or misshapen tooth.
Need to restore chewing function and prevent further damage.

Our approach:

We carefully assess each tooth to ensure crowns are both functional and natural-looking.
Every crown is custom-designed for your bite, shape, and colour preference.

Stages and process of a crown placement

Placing a crown typically involves the following steps:

Examination and X-rays – Assess the tooth and surrounding structures.
Tooth preparation – The tooth is reshaped to fit the crown.
Impression or digital scan – Captures the exact dimensions for a precise fit.
Temporary crown – Protects the tooth while your permanent crown is made.
Crown placement – The custom crown is fitted, adjusted, and cemented in place.

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What are crowns made from?

A dental crown can be made from a number of materials, including porcelain, ceramic or metal alloys.

It’s also possible to use a combination of metal and ceramic to maximise strength and simulate the appearance of natural teeth.

How will a crown affect you?

After crown placement, most patients notice:

Restored chewing and speaking ability.
Protection for weakened or damaged teeth.
A natural-looking, confident smile.
Long-term preservation of oral health.

Recovery care:

Mild sensitivity may occur for a few days.
Our team guides you to make your adjustment smooth and comfortable.

How to care for your crown?

To ensure your crown lasts as long as possible:

Brush twice daily and floss carefully around the crown.
Avoid chewing very hard or sticky foods.
Avoid using your teeth as tools.
Attend regular dental check-ups to monitor the crown and surrounding teeth.

Continued support:

Our skilled hygienists, with over 10 years’ experience, provide ongoing care to protect your crown and natural teeth.

What happens when your crown is completed?

Once placed, your crown:

Functions like a healthy natural tooth.
Protects the tooth from further damage.
Enhances your smile and confidence.

How much does a crown cost?

Costs vary depending on:

The material of the crown (porcelain, ceramic, or metal).
Whether it is a single crown or part of multiple restorations.
Any preparatory treatment required, such as core filling, root canal or gum work.

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Wash Common Dental Practice

4.7

Alison Sloan

15:04 04 Feb 26

First appointment with Dr Krishan. He is brilliant, he and Sarah Jane, the dental nurse were friendly and welcomed me to the practice, this helped me to relax because I was very anxious about the appointment after a bad experience at a different practice. He explained what was going to happen and afterwards talked through the next steps. Highly recommend

Ezo Smith

08:05 27 Jan 26

I saw Dr Singh for pain in my jaw and neck due to clenching and grinding my teeth at night. I had awful headaches and ordinary night guards didn't make any improvements. Dr Singh recommended Mitchigan Splint to solve the problem and I cannot thank him enough. I've been using it for two months now and I no longer wake up with tension headaches or painful jaw.

Caroline Grey

15:00 13 Jan 26

I thought Dr Krisan was really lovely and made me feel very calm during my appt . I would highly recommend

Gemma Evans

14:01 23 Dec 25

Another great experience at Wash Common Dental Practice. Starting with the receptionists always welcoming, reassuring and helpful. Then the dentists and nurses who are supportive and professional. My latest experience was with Dr Seepaul Singh who completed a procedure to the highest standard whilst he reassured me and helped me relax as I an a very nervous patient. Plus a phone call to check up on me the next day. A wonderful dental surgery which I would highly recommend to anyone.

Jerry Cox

11:13 13 May 25

I’ve just had my new crown expertly fitted by Dr Shivani Singh. She was really kind and sensitive throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her and the staff at Wash Common Dental Practice Newbury Berkshire

Samantha Blackwell

13:38 12 May 25

Highly recommend especially if you or a child is nervous. The kind, patient and understanding service I have received is second to none. Dr Shivani Singh is just wonderful. I feel she went above and beyond really taking the time to talk with me whilst resolving my dental issue promptly. My 7yr old daughter was treated with the same gentle professionalism, and she is no longer worried about the dentist! It’s a miracle! Thank you so much to the team.

Richard Harbord

14:25 09 May 25

Hi. Just a quick review on this dental practice.I would give it a score of outstanding.A very professional Service.The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome.I Can highly recommend it to anyone who are nervous patients like me.And I’d like to thank Dr Shivani for taking care of me.Ricky….Upper Buckleberry

fiona

11:02 25 Apr 25

After a really awful week of previous dentist saying my tooth pain was sinus , to then going to Dr saying nothing wrong with sinus go back to dentist !!!I had a flyer through the post for Wash common dental practice. Called them and was seen within 3 hrs. Dr khalid found the issue straightaway and confirmed his findings with an X-ray. I then had the tooth removed the next day ! Dr khalid and Silvia were AMAZING. They talked me through everything they were doing and took everything slowly. The whole procedure was calm and although I was terrified they put me at ease the whole time.I cannot recommend the practice enough.Also a big shout out to the lovely receptionists who put together the appointments. 👍

Mark Keenan

14:23 20 Mar 25

I have nothing but praise for the entire team. Highly skilled dentists and hygienists that over many years seem to work pain-free miracles to preserve my own teeth for as long as possible whilst also being super capable of offering high-end implants when some teeth inevitably have to come out. And everyone is so friendly there - you feel it the moment you walk through the front door.

Andrew Cadwell

15:21 03 Mar 25

I have been using this surgery for years. All the staff have always been unfailingly courteous and kind and a recent extensive course of treatment has been completed with customary professionalism by Dr Khalid. I am very grateful to him and thoroughly recommend Wash Common Dental Practice.

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Dental Crowns

Restore your smile, strength, and function with expert crown treatment.

Who needs a dental crown?

Stages and process of a crown placement

Case 1 - Crowns

Frequently asked questions

What are crowns made from?

How will a crown affect you?

How to care for your crown?

What happens when your crown is completed?

How much does a crown cost?

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