Dental Crowns: Fixing Teeth That Are Damaged or Worn

If a tooth is weak, broken, or doesn’t look right anymore, a dental crown might help. Crowns are strong and can make teeth look and work better again.

What Is a Crown?

A crown is a cap that goes on top of your tooth, covering it from the gum up. You can think of it like a little helmet for your tooth. It helps protect the tooth and makes it stronger, while still looking like a real tooth.

Crowns can be made from different materials, like:

• Porcelain
• Ceramic
• Porcelain with metal
• Zirconia
• Gold

When Do You Need a Crown?

A crown might be used if:

• Your tooth is weak or cracked
• A tooth is broken or worn down
• The shape or color of a tooth is really off
• You have a big filling and not much tooth left
• You’re getting a bridge to replace a missing tooth
• You had a root canal
• You got a dental implant and need something on top

How It Works

First Visit

We’ll look at your tooth, maybe take an X-ray, and talk about what kind of crown is best.

Getting the Tooth Ready

We remove any bad or damaged parts of the tooth and shape it to fit the crown. Then we take impressions (digital or with a mold). A temporary crown is placed while the real one is made.

Final Visit

We take off the temporary one, check the new one for fit and feel, then cement it in place. If something feels off, we adjust it.

Why Get a Crown?

• Protects teeth from breaking more
• Makes it easier to chew again
• Makes teeth look better
• Can last 10 to 15 years
• Works for lots of different problems
• Feels pretty much like your own tooth

How to Take Care of It

• Brush and floss every day
• See your dentist for checkups
• Don’t bite stuff that’s super hard
• Be careful with sticky or crunchy foods
• Wear a nightguard if your dentist says to

Types of Crowns We Offer

All-Ceramic

• Look very natural
• Best for front teeth
• No metal

Porcelain + Metal

• Strong and nice-looking
• Can be used anywhere in the mouth
• Been used for a long time

Zirconia

• Super strong
• Also look good
• Good for people who grind their teeth

Is a Crown Worth It?

A crown helps you chew better, keeps your tooth from getting worse, and makes your smile look nicer. It can save you from needing bigger dental work later on. Some insurance might help cover it too.

Next Steps

If you think a crown might help you:

• Book a visit
• Tell us what’s going on
• Look at your crown options
• Learn how it works
• Start your treatment

Don’t wait if a tooth is bothering you or looks bad. Call us at (971) 233-4624 to book your crown consultation and get started on fixing your smile.