Years, but not forever, and the range is wide. It depends on the size of the repair, where it sits in the mouth, how heavily you chew or grind, and how well the area is kept clean. We check existing work at every routine visit specifically to catch a failing restoration before it becomes a bigger problem.

We place tooth-coloured fillings. They bond to the tooth, which allows a more conservative preparation than older materials required, and they are far less visible. Where a tooth-coloured filling is not the right choice for a particular tooth, we will tell you why and set out the alternatives.

Typically more than one, because the crown has to be made to fit your prepared tooth. We will give you the timeline at the start, including what you will be wearing in between and what you can eat while you wear it.

Fillings and crowns are commonly covered at least in part, though plans differ on percentages and annual maximums. Our fees follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide, we offer direct billing, and if you are covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan we bill Sun Life directly. Crowns and bridges often need pre-approval, which we submit before starting.