Dental Crowns and Bridges
A dental crown is a custom-made porcelain cap. It covers all sides of your natural tooth. It helps stop the tooth from breaking. It also stops new cavities from forming on the tooth. A crown brings back the strength and beauty of your smile. Our experienced dentists use strong materials to make custom crowns for you. These give you a long-lasting dental repair. They also improve the look of damaged or weak teeth.
What are the Benefits of a Dental Crown?
- Crowns are made to match the colour, shape, and size of your natural teeth. This gives you a better looking smile. They can also improve teeth that are discoloured, misshapen, or have had a lot of dental work.
- Crowns also bring back how a damaged tooth works. You can chew and bite properly. A crown also covers the tooth to protect it. This can ease any discomfort or sensitivity from weak teeth. Dr. Keem likes to say a crown is like armour for the tooth.
- Dental crowns are made from strong materials. This keeps them strong and long-lasting. With good care, they can last for many years. They are usually a long-term way to repair a tooth.
- Crowns are made from dental porcelain. It is strong enough to protect weak or cracked teeth. It shields them from more damage and lowers the risk of breaks. Crowns can also reinforce a tooth that has had root canal treatment. This keeps it from breaking or getting an infection.
- Dental crowns can be used in many cases. They can repair badly decayed teeth, cover dental implants, and anchor dental bridges. They can also improve the look of misaligned or discoloured teeth.
What to Expect
For a dental crown, your tooth must be prepared first. The dentist takes off a small part of the tooth's outer layer. This makes room for the crown to fit well.
Next, an impression (a mold) of the prepared tooth is taken. We use digital scanning technology. This impression is a model for a custom crown that matches the shape and size of your tooth.
Your porcelain crown is made in a dental laboratory. While you wait, a temporary crown goes over the prepared tooth. It protects the tooth and keeps it looking and working well until the final crown is ready.
Skilled dental technicians use the impression to make a custom crown. They carefully choose the colour, shape, and size so the crown blends in with your natural teeth. This will take about two weeks.
When the final crown is ready, you come back to have it placed. Your dentist takes off the temporary crown and cleans the tooth. Then the dentist carefully fits and adjusts the permanent crown. Your dentist checks the fit, your bite, and how it looks. Then the crown is cemented in place for good.
After the crown is cemented, any needed changes are made. This makes sure your bite lines up and you are comfortable. We will walk you through each step.
How long does it take to make a crown?
Generally, a dental lab will return a custom-made dental crown or bridge in two weeks.
How much is a dental crown?
At Carlton Dental, a crown on one tooth ranges from about $1,470 to $1,940*. The high end includes a core under the crown, and both include the lab fee.
The cost changes because some crowns need extra treatment along with them. One example is a core. A core is a medical-grade material that rebuilds the shape of the tooth.
At Carlton Dental, we follow the ODA Fee Guide. This means you can feel sure that you are getting affordable dental care. You are welcome to ask us about your cost.
*The range follows the Ontario Dental Association Suggested Fee Guide for General Practitioners, 2026. Your fee depends on the treatment you need, and we give you a written estimate before anything is done.
