Dental Crowns in Wylie That Save a Damaged Tooth
When a filling is not enough, a crown covers the whole tooth and gets it working again.
Do I need a crown or a filling?
A crown is recommended when a tooth is too damaged for a filling to hold. This includes teeth with large cavities, cracks, or previous root canals. A filling repairs part of the tooth; a crown covers all of it. Dr. Esther Jeong at Willow Family Dentistry in Wylie will tell you which one your tooth actually needs after an exam.
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Dental Crowns
A cracked or heavily decayed tooth is under constant pressure every time you chew. A filling in that situation tends to fail, and the crack tends to spread. A crown wraps the whole tooth so the force is distributed instead of concentrated on a weak point. Dr. Jeong matches the material to the tooth, zirconia where you need strength on back teeth and porcelain where you need the most natural look in front.
Key Benefits
Protects a cracked tooth from breaking
Restores full chewing strength
Material matched to the tooth
Color matched to your natural teeth
Often saves a tooth from extraction
Lasts 10 to 15 years or longer
What to Expect
Here's what happens during your dental crown treatment in Wylie, TX.
Exam and X-Ray
We confirm a crown is the right call and check the root and surrounding bone.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it, with the area fully numbed first.
Temporary Crown
You leave with a temporary crown while your permanent one is made.
Final Placement
We fit the permanent crown, check your bite, and cement it in place.
Exam and X-Ray
We confirm a crown is the right call and check the root and surrounding bone.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it, with the area fully numbed first.
Temporary Crown
You leave with a temporary crown while your permanent one is made.
Final Placement
We fit the permanent crown, check your bite, and cement it in place.
You may be a great candidate if...
This treatment may be ideal for you if any of the following apply:
- Anyone with a cracked or broken tooth
- Teeth with large cavities a filling cannot hold
- Teeth that have had a root canal
- Patients with a worn or reshaped tooth
Not sure if this is right for you?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeong to discuss your options. We'll evaluate your needs and recommend the best treatment plan for your unique situation.
Schedule a consultationDental Crowns FAQs
Common questions, answered.
Most crowns last 10 to 15 years, and many last longer. Regular checkups help us catch problems early.
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(972) 881-0715
Hours
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: By Appointment
Location
1125 W FM 544, Wylie
Emergency? Same-day appointments available.