Dental crowns & bridges · Houston
Dental crowns in Houston — strong, natural, built to last.
When you may need a crown
Common reasons for a crown.
Cracked or broken tooth
Holds a fractured tooth together and protects it from splitting further.
After a root canal
Back teeth treated with a root canal are often fragile — a crown helps prevent fracture.
Large or failing filling
When there isn't enough healthy tooth left to support another filling.
Lost or old crown
Replacement of a crown that came off, chipped or no longer fits well.
Worn or weak teeth
Rebuilds teeth worn down by grinding, erosion or age.
Implant crowns
The visible tooth placed on top of a dental implant.
Bridges
Two crowns anchor a false tooth to fill a gap from a missing tooth.
Shape & color
Esthetic crowns for misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Materials
Metal-free crowns that look like your teeth.
We favor metal-free, biocompatible materials so there's no dark line at the gumline. Your dentist recommends a material based on where the tooth is, how hard you bite and how natural it needs to look.
- Zirconia — very strong and chip-resistant; a common choice for back teeth and people who grind.
- E-max (lithium disilicate) — lifelike translucency for front teeth and visible smiles.
- Porcelain / ceramic — natural-looking restorations, color-matched under multiple lighting conditions.
The crown process
How a crown is made, step by step.
- 1
Exam & X-ray
We check the tooth, its root and the bone. If the nerve is infected, a root canal may come first.
- 2
Preparation & impression
The tooth is numbed and shaped, then we take a digital scan or traditional impression and choose the shade.
- 3
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while our partner dental lab makes the final crown. When time allows, treatment can often start the same day; for some crowns started in the morning, the lab can return the crown by the end of the day, but same-day completion isn't guaranteed.
- 4
Final crown
We check the fit, bite and color, then permanently bond or cement your new crown.
Broken tooth or crown came off?
Emergency temporary crowns Monday–Saturday.
If a tooth breaks or a crown falls out, call us. When it's clinically possible we can re-cement your existing crown or protect the tooth with a temporary crown the same day, then plan the final restoration. Bring the crown with you, keep the area clean, and avoid chewing on that side — never use superglue.
Cracked tooth or loose crown?
Call before it gets worse — we'll find the fastest way to protect the tooth.
Replacing a missing tooth
Crown-supported bridges or an implant?
A bridge uses crowns on the teeth beside a gap to hold a replacement tooth. It's fixed in place and usually completed in a few visits. A dental implant replaces the tooth without reshaping the neighbors and helps preserve the jawbone — we'll explain both options, with costs, so you can choose.
Cost & insurance
What a crown costs depends on a few things.
Crowns start at $1,300 per tooth — about $36/month with approved 0% financing over 36 months. Your dentist gives you a written estimate after the exam and X-ray — before any treatment starts.
- The material (zirconia, E-max or porcelain) and whether it's a single crown or a bridge
- Whether a root canal, build-up or gum treatment is needed first
- Your PPO plan: many plans pay about 25–50% of major restorative work, up to your annual maximum
- 0% financing options through Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit or Alphaeon
Long-term care
Making your crown last.
With routine brushing, flossing and six-month check-ups, a high-quality porcelain or zirconia crown typically lasts 15 years or more.
- Brush twice a day and floss around the crown edge, where new decay can start
- Wear a night guard if you clench or grind your teeth
- Avoid chewing ice, hard candy or using your teeth as tools
- Call us if the crown feels loose, high or sensitive to biting
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Costs & payment
Know the price before you sit down.
*Starting prices for qualifying cases — not final quotes. Monthly figure assumes approved 0% financing over 36 months with $0 down. Your written fee follows an exam.
Insurance welcome
We're in-network with most major PPO plans and accept Texas Medicaid and CHIP for children, plus some adult Medicaid plans. We verify your benefits before treatment so there are no surprises.
No insurance? No problem.
Spread the cost with Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit or Alphaeon — many patients qualify in minutes, with 0% options available.
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