Dental crowns and bridges in Sharjah

Strong, natural-looking teeth again

When a tooth is cracked, heavily filled or weakened after root canal treatment, a filling alone may not hold it together. A dental crown covers and protects the whole tooth, so you can bite and smile with confidence. Bridges use the same technology to replace a missing tooth.

This guide explains when you need a crown, the materials, the two-visit process, bridges, shade matching, aftercare and what affects the cost at Al Jazeera Dental Clinic in Al Majaz, Sharjah.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth. It’s made to match the shape, size and colour of your natural teeth, and it’s cemented in place so it does not come out. A crown holds a weak tooth together, protects it from cracking and restores a natural look and bite.

Crowns are one of the most common ways to save a tooth that is too damaged for a filling. With good care, a well-made crown can last for many years.

A dental crown is also used cosmetically on front teeth that are badly discoloured, chipped or misshapen, where a veneer wouldn’t be strong enough. Because a dental crown covers every surface, it can change the colour, size and shape of a tooth completely while also protecting what is left of the natural tooth underneath. We always remove as little healthy tooth as possible to make room for it.

Bridges: replacing a missing tooth

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with a false tooth held in place by crowns on the teeth either side. It is fixed in your mouth, so it doesn’t come out for cleaning, and it restores your bite and smile.

Bridges work well when the neighbouring teeth are strong and healthy, especially if they already have large fillings and would benefit from crowns anyway. Where the neighbouring teeth are untouched, a partial denture or an implant (which we refer for) may be a more conservative choice. We explain all options honestly.

Keeping the area under a bridge clean is important. We show you how to use special floss threaders or small brushes to clean underneath the false tooth every day.

Caring for your dental crown

A crowned tooth needs the same care as a natural one. The crown itself cannot decay, but the edge where it meets the tooth can, so brushing twice a day and cleaning between your teeth is essential. Regular check-ups let us spot any problems at the margin early.

Avoid biting very hard things such as ice, bones or bottle tops, and wear a night guard if you grind. After fitting, the tooth may be slightly sensitive for a few days. If your bite feels high, call us and we’ll adjust it in a few minutes.

How much does a dental crown cost in Sharjah?

The price of a crown depends on the material (zirconia, all-ceramic or porcelain fused to metal), how many teeth are involved, and whether the tooth needs a root canal or core build-up first. A bridge costs more than a single crown because it involves several units.

That is why we don’t put one number on this page that could be wrong for you. Your consultation and X-ray are free, and you get the full cost in writing before anything starts. Crowns and bridges are covered in part by many UAE insurance plans, and you can spread the cost with Tabby, Tamara or Toothpick. Insurance and payment options.