Protect and perfect your smile with durable, natural-looking dental crowns.
Rockville’s trusted solution for long-lasting, natural-looking smiles.
When a Tooth Can’t Heal on Its Own
Sometimes teeth need more than a simple filling. If you’ve cracked a tooth, lost a large filling, or felt that painful “zing” when biting down, you know how vulnerable teeth can feel when they’re damaged.
A crown—often called a “cap”—covers the tooth like a shield. It restores strength, protects against further damage, and lets you chew, smile, and live without worry.
Think about it: How long do you want to live with pain, sensitivity, or the fear that your tooth might break more?
Common Reasons You May Need a Crown
What a Crown Can Do for You
Crowns aren’t just about fixing teeth—they’re about restoring peace of mind.
The Process: Simple and Straightforward
Step 1: Preparation – We gently shape the tooth so the crown will fit securely.
Step 2: Impression or scan – A model is taken of your tooth for a perfect custom fit.
Step 3: Placement – Your permanent crown is bonded securely, restoring your tooth’s strength and appearance.
For many patients, the process takes just two visits.
The best part about getting a crown? Forgetting you even had a problem.
Eat normally again
No more wincing from sensitivity
Smile without noticing which tooth had the issue
Confidence that your tooth is secure for years to come
A crown is a custom-made “cap” that covers a damaged tooth to restore its strength, function, and appearance.
With proper care, most crowns last 10–15 years, sometimes longer.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so patients typically feel little to no discomfort.
Crowns can be porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, or metal. Porcelain and ceramic are most popular for natural-looking results.
Usually two visits: one for preparation and a temporary crown, one for placing the permanent crown.
It’s rare, but if it happens, they can usually be re-cemented or replaced quickly.
Yes. Modern crowns are matched to the color and shape of your surrounding teeth.
Yes. Once it’s placed, you can chew and bite as you would with a natural tooth.
No—just brush, floss, and keep up with regular dental checkups.
Fillings repair small areas of damage. Crowns are used when a tooth is too weak or broken for a filling to work.
Often, yes—especially when medically necessary to protect a tooth.
Yes. Crowns can improve the look of teeth that are discolored, worn, or uneven.
In most cases, yes. A crown strengthens and protects the treated tooth.
Yes, in some cases pediatric crowns are used to protect severely decayed teeth.
If you have a cracked tooth, a tooth with a large filling, or ongoing pain when chewing, a crown may be the best solution.