Treatment
Dental Crowns
Custom crowns that cap a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and natural look.
A dental crown is a custom cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth. It covers the whole visible part of the tooth to bring back its shape, size, and strength.
Your dentist gently shapes the tooth and takes an impression, then fits a crown made to match your bite and the teeth around it. You may wear a temporary crown while the final one is made, and then it is bonded into place.
A crown protects a cracked, worn, or heavily filled tooth from further damage, restores comfortable chewing, and blends in so it looks like a natural tooth.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dental crowns.
People with a cracked, broken, badly worn, or heavily decayed tooth, or anyone who has had a root canal and needs the tooth protected.
Most crowns take two visits, and the tooth is numbed throughout, so the process stays comfortable. Modern crowns are shaded to look like your own tooth.
The first visit usually takes about an hour to prepare the tooth and take impressions. The final crown is placed at a short follow up once it is ready.
A new crown may feel slightly different for a day or two. With regular brushing and flossing, a quality crown can last many years.
There is no real downtime. Any mild sensitivity fades quickly, and you can eat normally once any numbness wears off.
