Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental Crowns
Overview
Protection that looks like your own tooth
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers the entire visible part of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance in one piece. When a tooth is cracked, badly worn, weakened by a large old filling, or has been treated with a root canal, a crown holds everything together — so you can chew normally without worrying that the next bite will be the one that breaks it.
Most of the crowns we place are porcelain or ceramic, carefully matched to the shade of the teeth around them so the result blends into your smile rather than standing out from it. For back teeth that take the heaviest chewing forces, we'll walk you through the material options and recommend what makes sense for your bite. And if you're not sure whether you need a crown at all, that's a common question: when enough healthy tooth remains, a tooth-colored filling is often all it takes — a crown becomes the better long-term choice when there isn't enough sound structure left for a filling to hold onto.
At Complete Dental Care in Atlantis, crown treatment starts with a careful exam by Dr. Jackie Johns, DMD. The tooth is gently numbed and shaped, an impression is taken, and a temporary crown protects the tooth while your custom crown is crafted. At the fitting visit we check the color, the contact with neighboring teeth, and your bite before the crown is permanently cemented.
- Careful exam of the tooth and bite
- Gentle numbing before any shaping
- Porcelain shade-matched to your smile
- Temporary crown while yours is made
- Precise fit and bite check at placement
- Clear guidance on caring for your crown
When To See Us
Signs a tooth may need a crown
Teeth rarely announce trouble politely. If any of these sound familiar, an exam will tell you exactly where the tooth stands — and if it's urgent, we answer around the clock.
A cracked or worn-down tooth
A sharp twinge when you bite down, lingering temperature sensitivity, or a visible crack line are all warning signs. A crown wraps the whole tooth so the crack can't spread deeper toward the nerve.
A large filling or root canal
When more filling than natural tooth remains, or a tooth has had root canal therapy, the remaining structure can become brittle. A crown shields it from everyday chewing forces.
A broken tooth that can't wait
If a tooth breaks, or an old crown comes loose and the tooth underneath hurts, don't wait it out. Call our 24/7 emergency line at 561-787-7517 or book an emergency visit.
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