Ahead of your visit
Lost filling or crown
One appointment, explained before it starts.
There's no fixed number of visits for a lost filling or crown, it depends on what your dentist finds once the tooth's been examined. Sometimes the existing crown goes back on the same visit. Other times, if there's decay or a change underneath, a new filling or crown is needed, and that might mean a second appointment. Either way, you'll hear the fee before any of it happens.
Why this matters
What this treatment aims to improve
Results 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.
A clear first step, either way
One appointment tells you what's happened to the tooth and what your options are, so you're not left wondering.
The number, before you agree
Your dentist tells you what re-cementing costs, or what a new filling or crown costs, before any of it goes ahead.
A straight answer on visits
Rather than a number pulled from habit, you're told plainly whether one visit is likely to cover it.
How it works
Step by step, from assessment to review
Message the clinic first
Let them know what happened, and whether you've still got the crown or filling piece, so they can help you book in.
The tooth gets examined, then a plan
Your dentist checks it and explains whether re-cementing works or a new filling or crown's needed, with the cost for either.
Treatment happens once you've agreed
Whether that's the crown you brought back in, or a new one being made, nothing starts until you've said yes to the plan and the price.
Is it suitable for you?
This is for anyone who wants a straight answer on what a lost filling or crown involves, visits and cost both, before agreeing to anything.
You're planning around your week
Knowing whether one visit's likely to cover it, or whether there's a second appointment coming, makes it easier to plan your time.
You want the number upfront
You'd rather hear the cost of re-cementing or a new restoration before treatment starts than partway through it.
You're weighing more than one option
A clear account of what's involved makes the decision easier, especially if there's more than one way to fix it.
Getting ready
Small things that help before you arrive.
Bring anything relevant
Old X-rays, a list of medications or notes on what you've noticed all help, though you're welcome to come without them.
Flag what makes it harder
If anxiety, a sensitive spot or a rough past experience make visits difficult, tell the team early so they can plan around it.
Give it enough time
A first look needs room for questions and a proper explanation, not just a quick glance and a nod.
Lost filling or crown questions
Questions patients often ask
The answers below cover what most patients experience. Your own dentist will tailor the advice to your examination, medical history and treatment plan.
Depends what's found. Some cases wrap up by re-cementing the original crown at one visit; others need a new filling or crown, which can mean a second appointment.
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.
Book when you're ready
Talk it through before you book.
Tell test what you've noticed and they'll help arrange the right appointment for it.
Bring whatever you're wondering about. Your dentist explains as you go, what's happening, why it matters and what comes next, so you leave with a plan that makes sense.