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Dental Crowns in Perth
A damaged, weakened or worn tooth doesn’t always need to be removed. In many cases, a dental crown can restore its strength, function and appearance while protecting it from further damage. Dental O So Gentle provides custom dental crowns across our two Perth clinics in the Perth CBD on St Georges Terrace and in Beldon, in Perth’s northern suburbs. Whether your tooth has been affected by decay, injury or wear, a crown can provide a durable, long lasting way to help you smile, speak and eat with confidence.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom made cap that completely covers a damaged or weakened tooth. Once fitted, it restores the tooth’s natural shape, size and strength while protecting the remaining tooth structure. Crowns are carefully crafted to match the colour and contours of your surrounding teeth, creating a natural looking restoration that blends into your smile.
When Is a Dental Crown Recommended?
Your dentist may recommend a crown for a range of restorative and cosmetic reasons. Crowns are commonly used to:
- Restore a broken or fractured tooth
- Protect a weakened tooth from further damage
- Strengthen a tooth after root canal treatment
- Repair a tooth with a large filling
- Restore worn or heavily damaged teeth
- Improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth
- Replace a missing tooth as part of a dental implant
- Support a dental bridge
Every treatment plan is personalised, and your dentist will discuss whether a crown is the most appropriate option for you. Many patients are referred for a crown after another procedure, such as a root canal or a large filling, so it’s often one step within a broader plan rather than a standalone decision.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Crowns provide both functional and cosmetic benefits, helping to restore your smile while protecting your longer term oral health. Advantages can include:
- Restoring strength to a damaged tooth
- Protecting a weakened tooth from further fracture
- Improving the appearance of your smile
- Restoring normal chewing and biting function
- Providing a long lasting restoration
- Matching the colour of your natural teeth
- Helping preserve your natural tooth wherever possible
With good care, a crown can provide many years of reliable function. Because it covers and protects the entire visible portion of the tooth, a crown tends to offer more protection than a smaller restoration once damage has progressed far enough.
What to Expect During Dental Crown Treatment
Receiving a crown typically requires two appointments.
Initial consultation — your dentist examines your tooth, discusses your symptoms and goals, and takes X-rays if required. If a crown is the right option, a personalised treatment plan is created.
Preparing the tooth — the affected tooth is carefully reshaped to create space for the crown, preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Impressions are then taken to create your custom crown, and a temporary crown may be fitted to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being made.
Fitting your crown — once your custom crown is ready, your dentist checks the fit, colour and bite before securely bonding it into place, so it feels comfortable and blends with your surrounding teeth.
Types of Dental Crowns We Offer
Several materials can be used to make a crown, depending on the location of the tooth, your aesthetic goals and functional needs. Your dentist may recommend crowns made from:
- All-ceramic or porcelain, for a highly natural appearance
- Porcelain fused to metal, for a balance of strength and appearance
- Zirconia, for durability
- Gold or other metal alloys, in selected clinical situations
Your dentist will explain the benefits of each material and help you choose, considering where the tooth sits in your mouth and how much biting force it needs to withstand.
Caring for Your Dental Crown
Looking after your crown is much like caring for your natural teeth. To help it last:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss carefully around the crown every day
- Attend regular check-ups and professional cleans
- Avoid chewing hard objects such as ice or pens
- Wear a mouthguard if you grind your teeth or play contact sport
Good oral hygiene helps protect both the crown and the underlying natural tooth.
Dental Crowns or Fillings?
Fillings are ideal for repairing small areas of tooth damage, but larger fractures or extensive decay may leave insufficient healthy tooth structure to support a filling. In these situations, a crown provides greater protection by covering the entire tooth, restoring its strength while reducing the risk of further damage. Your dentist will recommend the most suitable treatment based on the condition of your tooth.
Crown Treatment Across Our Two Perth Clinics
Dental crowns are part of our restorative dentistry, provided at both clinics by Dr Jeff Broude and Dr Rohan Jagota at Perth CBD, and Dr Ileana Kalamaras and Dr Nadia Roe at Beldon. Dr Rohan Jagota also includes prosthodontics among his areas of practice at our Perth CBD clinic. With more than 100 years of combined clinical experience across the team, we take the time to understand your goals and explain your options in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Visit Us: Our Two Perth Clinics
Crown consultations and treatment are available at both of our clinics. Here’s how to reach each one:
If you have a damaged, weakened or worn tooth, contact your nearest clinic on the number above, or book online to discuss whether a custom crown is right for you.
Perth CBD
Address: Shop 3, The Atrium, 168 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 6254 3770
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:45am–5:00pm · Fri — please contact the clinic to confirm · Closed Sat & Sun
Area served: Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs
Beldon
Address: Unit 8, Beldon Medical Centre, 265 Eddystone Avenue, Beldon WA 6027
Phone: (08) 9307 7122
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm · Closed Sat & Sun
Area served: Perth’s northern suburbs
Payments and health funds: Dental O So Gentle is a preferred provider for many major Australian health funds, with HICAPS available for on-the-spot claiming. We accept EFTPOS, cash and major credit cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dental crowns last?
With good care, crowns can last many years, though this varies with the material used and how well the crown and surrounding tooth are maintained. Your dentist can discuss realistic expectations for your situation.
Are dental crowns available at both the Perth CBD and Beldon clinics?
Yes. Crown consultations and treatment are available at both our Perth CBD clinic on St Georges Terrace and our Beldon clinic on Eddystone Avenue. Choose whichever is more convenient either team can help.
Is getting a dental crown painful?
Tooth preparation is generally carried out under local anaesthesia, so discomfort during the procedure should be minimal. Some sensitivity in the days afterwards is common, and your dentist will explain how to manage it.
Which crown material is best for me?
It depends on which tooth is being treated, how much chewing force it needs to withstand, and your aesthetic preferences. Your dentist will talk through the suitable options during your consultation.
Will my private health extras cover a dental crown?
Many patients use private health extras cover towards a crown, though the amount depends on your level of cover. Our team can help you understand what your fund may cover and provide an estimate before treatment begins, and HICAPS is available for on the spot claiming.