Porcelain Dental Crowns
Payment plans available · See options
Not sure you need a crown? We'll look and talk it through first.
For a tooth too damaged for a filling, rebuilt to look and feel like your own.
Matched to the shape and color of your teeth
Almost as strong as natural enamel
Made to fit your natural bite
What's included
- An exam to confirm a crown is the right fix
- Shaping the tooth and taking an impression
- A temporary crown while yours is made
- Your custom porcelain crown, checked and cemented
When is a crown needed?
When a tooth is too damaged to hold a filling: a large cavity, a large old filling, a crack, or a tooth that has had a root canal. Sometimes a crown is placed to stop a tooth from breaking.
Caring for your crown
Brush and floss as normal. The tooth under a crown can still decay, so keep up with cleanings. Avoid chewing ice, and ask about a guard if you grind or clench.
Dental crowns in Shrewsbury and York, PA
A crown, or cap, covers the whole tooth and replaces the outer enamel. It is shaped to chew like a natural tooth, and porcelain can look exactly like one.
Benefits
Your tooth, protected and restored.
Looks natural
Made to match the shape, size and color of the teeth around it.
Strong
Porcelain is almost as strong as natural enamel. It won't chip from normal biting and chewing.
Saves a cracked tooth
Covering a small crack is the only way to stop it from slowly getting worse.
Protects a root canal
A treated tooth turns brittle. A crown keeps it from splitting.
Lasts for years
Crowns last 5 to 15 years on average with good daily care.
Real stories, real smiles
Spread the cost
Monthly plans through CareCredit and Cherry. Checking your options doesn't affect your credit score, and both give an instant decision.
*Subject to credit approval. Visit carecredit.com for details. For new CareCredit accounts as of 5/30/24: Purchase APR is 32.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Minimum Interest Charge is $2. CareCredit is a Synchrony solution.
Made to fit your natural bite
A crown should feel like your own tooth.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS, shapes each crown to meet the opposing tooth normally, so you can chew properly. Our experienced team works to give you the best care and quality.
Large cavity
When decay has destroyed too much tooth to hold a filling.
Large filling
When a filling covers over half the tooth, a crown improves its outlook.
Cracked tooth
A crown replaces cracked enamel and protects the tooth the same way.
After a root canal
A crown keeps a brittle, treated tooth from breaking.
How it works
Preparing the tooth
Dr. Haywood shapes the tooth and takes an impression. A temporary crown goes on.
Making your crown
A dental lab makes your porcelain crown to match your teeth.
Fitting your crown
About two weeks later, the crown is checked for fit and cemented in place.
Smile Guide
Plain answers about crowns and repairing teeth.
Frequently asked questions
How long do crowns last?
On average, 5 to 15 years. Good daily care helps them last longer. Avoid chewing ice, grinding or clenching your teeth.
Can you crown front teeth?
Yes. Depending on the condition of your front teeth, a crown may be recommended. It is made to look like your natural teeth.
Do porcelain crowns break easily?
No. Porcelain crowns are very strong, almost as strong as natural enamel. They won't break or chip from normal biting or chewing.
How is a crown placed?
Usually over two visits. First the tooth is shaped, an impression is taken and a temporary crown goes on. About two weeks later, the permanent crown is checked for fit and cemented in place.
Are porcelain crowns good?
They are a great choice if you want a natural look. They are made to match the shape, size and color of your other teeth.
Do teeth decay under crowns?
Yes. The tooth under a crown can still decay without good daily brushing and flossing.
What are the pros and cons of crowns?
Crowns are strong, last many years, and look and feel like natural teeth. They cost more than a filling, and take two visits instead of one.
Answers to common questions about porcelain crowns in Shrewsbury, PA.
Every mouth is different. Your treatment plan, timeline and cost are set at your consultation. Results vary from person to person.