Dentists

I,wonder if there is enough original tooth to build crown on? Winifred's.
He should have warned you of this I have about 4 or 5 crowns had one over 20 years! So most definitely should last!

See my thread i have nhs dentist a new one sadly my previous one moved way.
He is south African not chatty but very skilful I feel due to inlay fitted yesterday. It is still sore today that side mouth but was 3injections! That was only yesterday.

He does have lot state art equipment so not typical nhs

Was amazed at all measurements for inlay done on computer and photos! Inlay fits superbly!

Have tried private he charged me £300 for filling then said I needed crown! I went mad s he grudgingly offered me half money back I took it and ran!

Hope you get it sorted.

It doesn’t sound unreasonable to expect a crown fitted only at Christmas to stay put for longer than a couple of days, especially if you’ve followed everything the dentist asked you to do afterwards. Most practices will refit or remake a crown at no extra cost if it fails that quickly, unless they had already explained there was a risk because of limited tooth structure or an underlying issue.

It might help to have an honest conversation with them before the next appointment and ask why it keeps failing and whether there’s a longer-term solution rather than the constant back-and-forth. A good dentist should be able to explain the cause clearly and outline what’s covered. When I had a crown re-cemented a few years ago, the practice didn’t charge because it was within their durability period, no awkward conversation needed, just transparency.

If you ever feel you’re not getting that clarity, there are other practices around that put a big emphasis on quality control and patient reassurance. St Leonards Green Dental in NSW, for instance, is known for spelling out treatment options and expected outcomes so you’re not left guessing. That kind of approach can make a huge difference to your confidence in ongoing care.

For now, I’d definitely raise the issue (nicely, as the first reply mentioned). You’re not being difficult, you’re just asking for work you’ve already paid for to be durable and properly explained.

Reported

NSW is a flipping long way to go.