A damaged tooth, capped and protected.
Toothport Dental Centre fits custom dental crowns to cap teeth that are cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened after a root canal. CDCP and most insurance are accepted.
- Caps a damaged tooth that still has a healthy root
- Common after a root canal or a large filling
- Matched in shade to blend with surrounding teeth
- CDCP and most insurance accepted
What is a dental crown and when is one needed?
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended for teeth that are cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened after a root canal.
How is a dental crown different from a filling?
A filling repairs a smaller area of decay. A crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth and is used when there is not enough healthy structure left for a filling to hold up on its own.
What does getting a crown involve?
The dentist shapes the damaged tooth and fits a temporary crown while the custom permanent crown is made. A follow-up visit bonds the final crown in place.
- Tooth shaped to receive the crown
- Temporary crown fitted while the permanent one is made
- Final crown bonded in place at a follow-up visit
How long do dental crowns last?
With good care, crowns can last many years. Lifespan depends on the material and how much bite force the tooth handles.
Does insurance cover dental crowns?
Many insurance plans cover a portion of crown costs, particularly when the crown is needed for function rather than appearance. Toothport sends a benefit verification before treatment.
Frequently asked questions about dental crowns
Quick answers before you book.
Most crowns take two visits: one to shape the tooth and fit a temporary crown, and a second to bond the final crown.
Crowns are shade-matched to the surrounding teeth so the repair blends in.
The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia before shaping, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain.
Have a cracked or heavily filled tooth?
Book an exam to see if a crown is the right fix.
