When a tooth is cracked, badly decayed, or has more filling than tooth left, a crown is how we save it. A crown covers the entire visible tooth, restoring its strength and shape so you can chew on it without thinking twice.
Done right, a crown is indistinguishable from a natural tooth — matched in shade, shaped for your bite, and comfortable from day one.
A cracked tooth that hurts when you bite. A tooth after root canal treatment, which becomes brittle without protection. A large old filling that keeps breaking. A tooth that's worn down or badly discolored. In each case, the crown isn't cosmetic — it's structural, and it's usually what stands between keeping a tooth and losing it.
Typically two visits: at the first, we shape the tooth, take impressions, and place a temporary crown. Your permanent crown is crafted to match your teeth, and at the second visit we check the fit and bite carefully before cementing it in place. With good care, crowns routinely last 10–15 years or more.
No — the tooth is fully numbed for the preparation, and most patients describe it as no worse than a filling appointment, just a little longer.
Exactly like a natural tooth: brush, floss (yes, floss around crowns), and keep your regular exams so we can monitor the margins where crown meets tooth.