Dental Crowns
As decay or damage wears down your teeth, it can be hard to find reasons to smile. But even a severely worn tooth is not beyond hope. At our office in La Jolla, our expert cosmetic dentist can match you with dental crowns that fully revive your smile. Each crown is custom-made to become a seamless part of your smile, blending aesthetics and function.
Dental Crowns in La Jolla
Durable, Natural-looking Restorations
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are custom-made caps that you can have placed over a damaged, discolored, or worn down tooth. They look and feel just like natural teeth while also enhancing that tooth’s stability and restoring its function. You can use them for their cosmetic appeal, or they can stabilize a tooth after treatments like a root canal.
Why Choose Our La Jolla Practice for Dental Crowns
- Premium-grade materials in every dental crown
- Precision crown fabrication guided by 3D models
- Expert crown placement for a comfortable, natural fit
- Every treatment performed by a top-rated cosmetic dentist
Getting Dental Crowns: Step By Step
Consultation & Assessment
Our cosmetic dentist meets with you personally to consult and assess your situation. We can walk you through other options based on what would best get you the outcome you want. We may take detailed X-rays to create a full-picture vision of your oral health needs.
Preparing the Tooth
Your tooth may first need decay or damaged pieces removed. In some cases, this means first having a root canal. We then polish the tooth into the ideal shape for supporting a dental crown.
Taking Impressions
The detailed impressions we take of your tooth lay the groundwork for the perfect dental crown. Using ultra-precise digital impressions, we can create a crown with micromillimeter accuracy. With crowns, you can’t have the slightest gap. Otherwise, bacteria could get under the crown and continue eating away at the tooth.
Placing the Crown
Your crown arrives from the lab, and you come to the office. The same cosmetic dentist who worked with you before will place the crown and ensure an optimal fit. But we also look for comfort, too. If anything feels off, let us know. We can make microadjustments to the crown to get that perfect fit.
Dental Crowns Treatment Quick Facts
- Process Duration: 2 visits over 1 to 2 weeks
- Treatment Type: Cosmetic, restorative dentistry
- How Long Results Last: 15+ years with good care
- Materials: Porcelain, ceramic, metal, combination
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La Jolla’s top place to get dental crowns is TruGLO. Call or use our form to schedule a consultation at our office to start restoring your smile and confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are dental crowns right for me?
Dental crowns are the most transformative restoration we offer. Even a tooth that is severely worn down could be restored with a custom-made dental crown.
Some signs you could use a dental crown include:
- Having a root canal you need sealed
- Having a cracked or chipped tooth due to injury
- Having a tooth worn away by decay
- Having a previous crown that’s worn down
How much does a dental crown cost?
Dental crowns typically start at about $2,000 per tooth. We provide a personalized quote at the consultation that factors in preparatory treatment, material choices, and treatment complexity.
Our TruGLO Membership options are designed to help mitigate the costs of dental care for patients. Depending on your plan, you could get discounts of up to 15% off on all dental treatments.
How long do dental crowns last?
How long your dental crowns last is a matter of material, oral hygiene, and damage avoidance. With a quality material, good dental habits, and no accidents (e.g., staying away from contact sports), your crowns can last 15+ years on average. This varies with different materials, with common durations for materials below:
- Porcelain crowns: ~10–15 years
- Zirconia crowns: 15+ years (very durable)
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM): 10–20 years
How long does it take to get a crown?
Getting a dental crown will typically involve two visits. The first visit usually covers the consultation, preparatory treatment, and impressions. This visit typically takes 60–90 minutes. In some cases, you may need an extra visit if other dental work needs to be done. In the meantime, you will likely get a temporary resin crown to protect the tooth while waiting. From there, it takes 1–2 weeks for your crown to be ready. When you come in for fitting, expect about 20–40 minutes for crown placement.
Will I still be able to eat and drink normally after treatment?
Absolutely. Once your crown is placed, it is fully ready for chewing and eating. Still, be careful biting down on very hard objects. Your crowns aren’t invincible (but then neither are your natural teeth), so always be attentive.
