A damaged or weakened tooth can make everyday things like chewing uncomfortable. Dental crowns in Highland Park can restore a tooth’s strength, shape, and function while helping protect it from further damage.
At Moseley Dental Group, we provide personalized restorative care for patients from Highland Park and surrounding Dallas communities. Whether you visit our Hillcrest Plaza or Preston Commons office, our team will explain your options clearly so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made covering that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth. It restores the tooth’s shape and helps it withstand normal biting and chewing forces.
A dentist may recommend a crown to:
- Strengthen a tooth with a large filling
- Restore a cracked, fractured, or severely worn tooth
- Protect a tooth after root canal therapy
- Repair a tooth with significant decay
- Improve the shape or appearance of a damaged tooth
Crowns are designed to complement the size, shape, and color of surrounding teeth for a natural-looking result.
Dental crowns are one of several treatments available through our restorative dentistry services, which focus on repairing damaged teeth and restoring comfortable function.
How Do We Decide If You Need a Crown?
Not every damaged tooth needs a crown. The right treatment depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains, the location and severity of any cracks or decay, your bite, and previous dental work.
During your visit, we carefully examine the tooth and explain what we find. Digital X-rays, an intraoral camera, or an iTero digital scanner may be used, as appropriate, to help us evaluate the tooth and plan treatment.
Our dental technology includes iTero digital scanning and intraoral cameras, which can provide detailed views of your teeth and help you better understand what your dentist sees.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss alternatives before deciding how to proceed. If dental visits make you anxious, nitrous oxide may also be available to help you feel more relaxed.
What to Expect During the Dental Crown Procedure
Your exact crown procedure and timeline will depend on the condition of your tooth and the type of restoration being used.
Typically, the process begins by numbing the area and preparing the damaged tooth so that the crown fits securely. Digital records or impressions are then taken to help create a restoration that fits your bite.
Depending on your treatment plan, you may receive a temporary crown while the final restoration is being completed. At the final placement, your dentist checks the crown’s fit and your bite before securing it.
Advanced imaging or other technology may be used when clinically appropriate for more complex cases, but these tools are not necessary for every crown.
At Moseley Dental Group, Dr. Justin Moseley and Dr. Taylor Haddock provide comprehensive dental care with an emphasis on helping patients understand their oral health and treatment options.
Five Benefits of a Dental Crown
When a crown is the appropriate treatment, it can provide several important benefits:
- Strengthens a weakened tooth. A crown surrounds and supports vulnerable tooth structure, helping reduce the risk of additional damage.
- Restores chewing function. Rebuilding a damaged tooth can make biting and chewing more comfortable.
- Provides a natural appearance. Modern crowns can be designed to blend with the size, shape, and color of surrounding teeth.
- Restores the tooth’s shape. A crown can rebuild tooth structure lost to decay, fracture, or wear.
- Supports a balanced bite. Properly shaped crowns restore the tooth’s role in your bite and everyday function.
Our goal is to help you preserve your natural tooth whenever possible while creating a restoration that feels comfortable and fits your smile.
Dental Crown FAQs
How long does a dental crown last?
A dental crown can last for many years with good oral hygiene and regular dental care. Its lifespan depends on factors such as the crown material, your bite, oral habits, diet, and how well you care for the tooth beneath it.
Routine exams allow your dentist to monitor both the crown and the surrounding gum tissue.
Does getting a dental crown hurt?
Your dentist numbs the treatment area before preparing the tooth, so you should not feel sharp pain during the procedure. You may notice pressure or vibration as the tooth is prepared.
Some patients experience temporary sensitivity or gum tenderness afterward. Nitrous oxide may also be available if you would like additional help relaxing during treatment.
What materials are dental crowns made from?
Crowns can be made from several materials, including ceramic, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal. The best option depends on the location of the tooth, your bite, esthetic goals, and other clinical considerations.
Your dentist will explain the advantages of the options appropriate for your tooth.
How do I know if I need a crown instead of a filling?
A filling may be sufficient when enough strong, healthy tooth structure remains. A crown is more likely to be recommended when decay, cracks, wear, or an existing large filling has significantly weakened the tooth.
The only way to know which treatment is appropriate is to have the tooth examined.
Can I eat normally after getting a crown?
Once your permanent crown is secure and your dentist has confirmed your bite, you should generally be able to use the tooth much like a natural tooth.
Follow any instructions your dentist gives you immediately after treatment. It is also wise to avoid chewing extremely hard foods or objects that could damage either natural teeth or dental restorations.
What should I do if my new crown feels too high or uncomfortable?
Contact us if your bite feels uneven, the crown causes persistent discomfort, or something simply does not feel right. A small bite adjustment may sometimes be needed after placement.
Patients who prefer our Preston Commons office can contact the Preston team here, while patients closer to our other location can contact our Hillcrest Plaza office.
What should I do if my crown falls off?
Do not try to permanently reattach the crown yourself. Keep the crown if you can, avoid chewing on that tooth, and call our office promptly.
A lost or broken crown can leave the underlying tooth vulnerable, so it is best to have it evaluated as soon as possible. Our team also provides emergency dental care for urgent dental problems.
What to Expect After Your Crown
Some temporary sensitivity is possible after a crown is placed, particularly around the treated tooth or nearby gum tissue. This usually improves as the area settles.
To care for your crown:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss carefully around the crown every day
- Keep up with routine dental exams and professional cleanings
- Avoid chewing ice or other extremely hard objects
- Tell your dentist if you grind or clench your teeth
- Contact us if the crown becomes loose, painful, or damaged
A crown still depends on the natural tooth underneath it, so maintaining healthy gums and preventing new decay around the edges of the restoration remains important.
Dental Crowns Near Highland Park
Moseley Dental Group offers two Dallas locations for patients seeking dental crowns and other restorative care.
Our Hillcrest Plaza office is located at 12740 Hillcrest Plaza Drive, Suite 165. You can get directions to Hillcrest Plaza when you’re ready for your visit.
Our Preston Commons office is located at 8117 Preston Road, Suite 150, convenient to the Preston Center and University Park area. Get directions to Preston Commons to plan your trip.
Both locations are designed to make dental care more comfortable, with a team focused on clear communication and individualized treatment.
Restore Your Tooth With a Dental Crown in Highland Park
If you have a cracked, worn, painful, or heavily restored tooth, don’t wait for the problem to become more difficult to treat. A dental crown may help strengthen the tooth, restore comfortable function, and preserve more of your natural smile.
Schedule an evaluation with Moseley Dental Group today. Contact our Preston Commons office or Hillcrest Plaza office to get started with personalized restorative care near Highland Park.