Before you arrive
A first appointment, explained one step at a time.
Come with your questions. The first visit is a conversation, an examination and a clear plan for what happens next.
A little preparation
What helps before the appointment.
Bring what you have
Previous X-rays, a medicine list or notes about a concern can help, but you can still come without them.
Say what makes visits difficult
Tell the team about anxiety, a sensitive tooth or a previous experience you do not want repeated.
Allow enough time
A first visit needs room for questions, an examination and an explanation of the findings.
Why patients consider it
What this treatment is designed to address
Benefits depend on the starting condition, the treatment plan and how the mouth responds. Your dentist will explain what is realistic for your case before treatment begins.
2 visits, not an open list
Most crowns wrap up in 2 appointments, so you can plan around a fixed timeline instead of wondering how many more trips this'll take.
The number, before you say yes
Your dentist tells you the cost of the crown, and anything else needed, before any shaping happens.
A temporary crown between visits
While you wait, a temporary covering keeps things working, so you're not without a usable tooth in the meantime.
The process
Four stages, with a clear decision at each one
Book the first visit
Your dentist checks the tooth, confirms a crown's the right call, and gives you a rough idea of visits and cost.
We shape it and take a scan
The tooth's reshaped, then a scan or impression captures it and the surrounding teeth, so the crown matches your bite.
The finished crown goes in
At the second visit, we check the fit and comfort, then swap it in for the temporary crown.
Crowns and bridges questions
What patients usually want to know
These answers explain the usual experience. Your dentist will adjust the advice to your examination, medical history and treatment plan.
Usually 2: one to prepare the tooth, one to fit the finished crown once it's back from the lab.
Have a different question?
Tell the clinic what you are concerned about. The team can explain the next sensible step before you decide on a visit.
Ready when you are
Begin with a conversation.
Tell the team what you have noticed. They will help arrange the right first appointment.