Dental Crowns in Dearborn Heights
Restore a damaged or weakened tooth — and if the dentist makes you anxious, you can have it done under sedation.
When a tooth has been badly damaged by decay, injury or wear, a dental crown can restore both how it works and how it looks. A crown is a custom "cap" that fits over the whole visible part of the tooth, holding it together and protecting it while blending in with your natural smile.
We know the problems that lead to a crown can be stressful. That is exactly why this practice exists — every step can be done gently, and if you would rather not be aware of it at all, under sedation.
What are dental crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its size, shape, strength and appearance. It covers the whole visible part of the tooth above the gumline.
Modern crowns are matched to the colour, contour and alignment of your surrounding teeth, so the result looks like it was always part of your smile.
When a crown is recommended
- Protecting a weakened tooth — where decay, a large filling or a fracture has left too little healthy structure to function on its own.
- Restoring a broken tooth — rebuilding a chipped, cracked or broken tooth to its original shape and preventing further damage.
- Covering a misshapen or discoloured tooth — giving a consistent, natural appearance where more conservative options will not work.
- Anchoring a bridge — crowns on the neighbouring teeth support a dental bridge.
- After a root canal — a crown protects the treated tooth, which becomes more brittle afterward.
- Completing a dental implant — the crown is the visible tooth attached to an implant.
Types of crowns
All-ceramic / all-porcelain
The most natural-looking option and ideal for front teeth — metal-free, well suited to patients with metal allergies.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal
Combines a natural appearance with the strength of a metal core — a durable choice for teeth under heavier bite forces.
Matched to your smile
Whichever material suits your tooth, the crown is shaped and shaded to blend with the teeth around it.
The crown process
Preparation
The tooth is numbed and shaped to make room for the crown, and an impression or digital scan is taken so your crown can be made to fit precisely.
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your permanent one is crafted to match your surrounding teeth.
Final placement
Your custom crown is checked for fit, colour and bite, then bonded into place — restoring the tooth's strength and appearance.
Crowns under sedation
A crown is a routine treatment, but "routine" does not help if the chair itself is what frightens you. It does not have to.
Your crown appointment can be carried out while you are comfortably sedated — light nitrous oxide to take the edge off, or IV sedation deep enough that you remember little of the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Protect and restore your tooth — comfortably
Book a consultation to find out whether a crown is right for you. Nervous? Ask about having it done under sedation.