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Are crowns available on the NHS

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:03:56 +0000

Email received from a concerned patient

“I have recently signed up for NHS work, I need two white fillings – which I know are not covered by the NHS charges – but one side tooth has cracked, it already had a root canal filling from years ago, and is not suitable for filling. I have been told I need a crown – but it will cost me £400+.”

“My dental practice has some leaflets that suggest some crown work IS covered by the NHS, since this work is not cosmetic but necessary, can you advise me of the situation and whether this crown can be covered NHS work. the Tooth is on the right hand side, four teeth in from the front tooth, so it shows when I smile.”

Dental Treatment in Ireland

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:53:48 +0000

It looks like dental care is taking a nosedive in Ireland. According to the Irish Independent newspaper dental patients in Ireland will have to have teeth extracted rather than properly repaired with fillings and root canal work because of dental funding cuts. Are we going back to the dark ages? It is ridiculous to consider pulling out teeth rather than repairing them properly with fillings, crowns and root canal work.

Is the situation any better here in the UK? We can only hope the proposed new dental contracts being piloted will make it worthwhile for dentists to undertake NHS dental work again. If you get the same payment for extracting a tooth, which might take seconds, as you get for spending hours doing root canal work which is the most cost effective option for the dentist?

Zirconium Oxide or Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:34:19 +0000

Zirconium Oxide Crowns or Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns. What is the difference? Do they look the same? Why is there such a price difference?

Zirconium Oxide Crowns are high quality crowns. They look fantastic and are great for front teeth but are more expensive than porcelain fused to metal crowns. Look for exceptional quality such as Zeno Zircon crowns. You will be so happy with your choice. Zeno Zirconium oxide crowns are amazingly strong and look so natural. They are an excellent choice for someone who is looking for an amazing natural smile.

Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns. A much cheaper option. These crowns have a non precious metal sub-base and a covering of porcelain. They are extremely strong and are an excellent choice for someone on a tight budget. They are also great for rear teeth and older patients who desperately want something that just functions well. They do not look as natural as zirconium oxide. It is not just the colour of the teeth you have to match up but the translucency of the teeth as well. Porcelain fused to metal crowns are opaque because of the metal sub-base, that is the light does not shine through them and so they can look slightly duller than a natural tooth.