Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are one of the most popular restorative and cosmetic treatments we offer to our patients here at La Jolla Family Smile Design. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over a natural tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength while blending seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. In fact, according to the Dental Crowns and Bridges Market reports, approximately 2.3 million crowns with implant support are applied each year in the United States alone, highlighting just how common and effective this treatment is. Crowns are versatile and can be used in a variety of situations to[...]

At most dental practices, crowns are a multi-appointment affair. First, the dentist files down the tooth to fit the crown and takes an impression of the tooth. This mold is sent to a laboratory that can create a custom crown for the patient. A few weeks later, the patient returns so the permanent crown can be cemented. One of the many reasons patients love La Jolla Family Smile Design is that we can do the same job in one visit. We offer same-day crowns to our patients for their convenience. How Same-Day[...]