Perfectly Seamless Tooth Restoration
A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a tooth that’s broken, decayed, misshapen, stained, or treated with a root canal. Designed to match the shape and color of your natural teeth, crowns can last over 15 years. They’re also used to support dental bridges, cover implants, or enhance your smile for cosmetic reasons.
What’s the Process of Getting a Dental Crown?
Getting a crown typically takes two visits to your dentist. Here’s what you can expect:
Dental Exam and Tooth Preparation
We start with a thorough exam. If the tooth is damaged or decayed, we remove the affected areas and shape the tooth to ensure a secure crown fit and long-term protection.
Dental Impressions and Temporary Crown
We take a precise impression of your tooth to create a custom crown that fits naturally. While your permanent crown is being made, we place a temporary one to protect the prepared tooth.
Permanent Crown Placement and Adjustment
At your second visit, we remove the temporary crown and secure the permanent one using high-strength dental cement or a hidden screw. We’ll polish and adjust it for a comfortable, natural-looking finish.
Dental Crown Cost in Allentown, PA: What to Expect
The cost of a dental crown can vary based on your specific needs. With dental insurance, most patients pay between $200 and $600+ per crown. Without insurance, the typical cost ranges from $800 to $1,200 or more, depending on several factors.
What Affects the Cost of a Dental Crown?
- Type of crown and material used
- Location and complexity of the procedure
- Number of crowns needed
- Whether it’s combined with a dental bridge or implant
- Specialized equipment or techniques required
Every smile is unique, and so is every treatment plan. While phone estimates aren’t accurate, we’re happy to provide a detailed quote after a consultation. If you have insurance, we can help you submit a pre-authorization to find out your out-of-pocket cost before starting treatment.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. Especially for back teeth like molars and premolars, which take more pressure from chewing. Front teeth (like incisors and canines) may not always need a crown unless there’s significant damage.
For larger restorations or teeth under heavy pressure, crowns are typically more durable than fillings. Unlike fillings that can chip or loosen over time, a crown covers the entire tooth and provides long-term strength and stability.
Yes. Dental crowns are custom-made to match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth. Most patients can’t tell the difference between their crown and surrounding teeth—functionally or cosmetically.
A dental post is placed inside a tooth after a root canal when there’s not enough structure left to support a crown. It’s different from a dental implant and helps anchor the crown securely.
The procedure is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. We use local anesthetic to numb the area completely. Mild soreness or sensitivity afterward is normal, but temporary.
Most crowns last around 10 to 15 years, but with good care, they can last 25 years or more.
Brush and floss daily, just as you would with your natural teeth. Maintain regular checkups and cleanings to ensure the crown—and the surrounding gums—stay healthy.
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