Will an nhs dentist replace a crooked crown?

[TyneSoft 10]

Hi. I've a pretty old crown on my top tooth; it's about 20 years old and it's kinda worn out. Over time, a gap has formed and it looks a bit wonky.

 

After seeing the dentist, he said it doesn't need replacing because it's not causing any major issues. I appreciate what he's said but I'm not happy when I smile. You can see that the crown isn't a good fit after all those years.

 

Was he wrong in what he said?

 

Thanks.

[gregnig 10]

May be it's classed as 'cosmetic treatment' which is not covered by the NHS ?

[autumn 10]

If there is a big enough gap for food to get under and cause a problem then it’s not cosmetic. It’s not cheap even on the NHS .

[Obelix 11]

My crown has lasted me thirty years and is a bit worn too. NHS want to replace it and i'm due in - not cheap though several hundred quid although there is a reduction if they can recycle the existing crown for the gold content.

[Jomie 30]

TyneSoft - from your description the crown seems to be in need of remedial work or replacement. Doesn’t sound as if it is cosmetic. It isn’t causing problems now but could do in the future. My last filling was done for this very reason. It just seems to be one dentist’s opinion. Maybe have a second opinion?

[Baron99 795]

Had a new crown fitted a couple of years ago to replace a broken one. NHS charge then, including lead up treatment was £222+ for a single tooth.

 

Don't know if you could get it any cheaper at Charles Clifford Dental Unit by having a dental student carrying it out?

Edited October 8, 2018 by Baron99

[Bob Arctor 11]

Possibly worth checking if any more crowns are required or justified. I had a crown replaced on the NHS about 5 years ago, cost me 180 quid, but I had a new crown put in at no extra cost, because the cost was for 'crown treatment' - no limit on the number of crowns included in that, apparently.

[TyneSoft 10]

Hi all.

 

As the thread title suggests, will an NHS dentist fix or replace an old crown that's become crooked over the years? It stands out from the rest of the teeth and a gap has also formed. It's on the top tooth btw.

 

Will they just say no because it's now a cosmetic issue, or will they replace it with a brand new one?

 

Thanks.

[Janus 28]

Just to clarify - I use an nhs dentist but have to pay for treatment.  I think nhs pay part of the cost for run of the mill treatment. 

 

Are all crowns gold? Nhs won't pay for a gold replacement. An nhs dentist will replace it if you are  paying yourself. 

 

I paid an nhs dentist to have a gold crown fitted. Is yours made from an alternative material? If it is then nhs may pay.

Edited December 19, 2018 by Janus