Does This Sound Like Your Tooth?
If any of these feel familiar, you're not alone, and there's a straightforward way forward. A crown can quiet the discomfort and bring your tooth back to full strength.
Why Waiting Makes It Harder
Damage Spreads Deeper
A small crack can reach the nerve, turning a simple fix into a bigger one.
Pain Gets Worse
Mild sensitivity often grows into constant, hard-to-ignore discomfort. Treatment Grows More Involved: Waiting can mean adding a root canal or losing the tooth entirely.
Treatment Grows More Involved
Waiting can mean adding a root canal or losing the tooth entirely.
Higher Long-Term Cost
A tooth left untreated usually needs more extensive care later on.
Fewer Options Remain
Acting early keeps more of your natural tooth, and more choices, in play.
Daily Life Suffers
Eating, sleeping, and smiling all get harder while you wait.
Treating your tooth sooner means a simpler visit, a stronger result, and faster relief.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom cap that fits over a damaged tooth, covering it completely to restore its shape, strength, and look. Crowns are usually made from durable porcelain or zirconia, a tough tooth-colored material chosen for its strength and natural appearance. Once a tooth has been cleaned of decay or damage and gently reshaped, the crown is cemented in place over it. Because it surrounds the entire tooth, a crown is well suited to repairing teeth that are too damaged for a simple filling, or to protecting a tooth after root canal treatment.
When you come to us for dental crowns in Gainesville, our team at Gainesville Dentistry Co. uses an intraoral scanner to capture a precise digital impression of your tooth, with no messy putty involved. Dr. Feldman works closely with a trusted dental lab to match your crown to your bite and the color of your surrounding teeth, so the finished result blends in seamlessly.
Usually made of porcelain or zirconia
Permanent crown typically ready in 2 to 3 weeks
Modern crowns can last 15 years or longer
Transformations That Last
Watch real patients share how their dental journey restored not just their smiles, but their quality of life. These personal stories capture the relief and joy that come with comprehensive, caring treatment.
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Benefits of Dental Crowns
See What's Possible for Your Smile
These aren’t just teeth; they’re life-changing transformations that restore confidence and comfort. Each before-and-after photo represents a patient who trusted us with their smile journey.
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Are Dental Crowns Right for You?
Have a tooth that's cracked, chipped, or badly worn
Need to protect a tooth after root canal treatment
Have a large filling that no longer holds up well
Want to restore a tooth that's painful when chewing
Are looking for a lasting repair that looks natural
Not Sure If a Crown Fits?
What to Expect With Your Crown
Consultation and Planning
Your crown starts with a conversation. Dr. Feldman examines your tooth, reviews any images together with you, and explains exactly why a crown is the right fit. This is your time to ask questions and share your goals. We'll walk through the whole plan so you know what to expect before anything begins, and you leave feeling confident about the path ahead.
Gentle Tooth Preparation
On your treatment visit, we numb the area completely for your comfort, with sedation options available if you'd like them. Dr. Feldman uses our quiet electric handpieces to remove any damage and gently shape the tooth so the crown will fit perfectly. Most patients are surprised by how smooth and calm this step feels from start to finish.
Digital Impression
Instead of messy putty, we capture a precise digital scan of your tooth using our intraoral scanner. This quick, comfortable process gives the lab everything needed to craft a crown that matches your bite and the shade of your nearby teeth. You'll leave with a temporary crown protecting the tooth while your permanent one is made.
Final Placement
When your custom crown is ready, you return for a short, easy visit. We remove the temporary, check the fit and your bite, and make any small adjustments until everything feels right. You'll have time to look at your new crown in different lighting before we cement it permanently, leaving you with a tooth that looks and feels like your own.
Ready to Restore Your Tooth and Your Comfort?
Recovering After Your Crown
First 24 to 48 Hours
You may notice some mild sensitivity around the treated tooth, especially to temperature, which is completely normal. Sticking to softer foods and chewing on the other side for a day or two helps everything settle. Most patients find they return to their usual routine right away.
First Week
As your tooth adjusts, any tenderness typically eases day by day. Your permanent crown is designed to feel natural, and once it's in place you can eat and brush as you normally would. If anything feels off with your bite, a quick adjustment makes it right.
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Flexible Payment Plans for Your Smile
We believe everyone deserves quality dental care, regardless of budget. Our flexible financing options and in-house payment plans help you get the treatment you need with comfortable monthly payments that work for your situation.
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Common Dental Crown Questions
Does getting a crown hurt?
How long does a dental crown last?
How many visits does a crown take?
Will my crown look natural?
What is a crown made of?
Do I need a root canal with my crown?
Why does a damaged tooth need a crown instead of a filling?
What happens if I wait too long to get a crown?
How do I care for my temporary crown?
Are crowns covered by insurance?
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