Dental Crowns in Scottsdale, AZ

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale, crowns are often used to protect cracked teeth, restore teeth after root canal treatment, cover large fillings, or improve the look of a misshapen tooth.

We offer high-quality, natural-looking crowns made from materials like porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal. Dr. Alpers will recommend the best option for your smile based on strength, durability, and aesthetics.

With good oral care and regular checkups, dental crowns can last 10 to 15 years, or even longer. Your personal habits, diet, and oral health play a role in how long your crown lasts. Many of our Scottsdale dental crown patients enjoy decades of use from their restorations.

The process for getting a dental crown at our Scottsdale office typically takes two appointments. At your first visit, our dental team will prepare the tooth, take digital impressions, and place a temporary crown to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is custom-crafted in a dental lab. At your second visit, usually about two weeks later, we’ll fit, adjust, and securely bond your new crown so it looks and feels completely natural.

We make your comfort our priority. Using gentle numbing techniques and, if needed, sedation options, most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure. Afterward, you may have mild sensitivity for a few days, which typically resolves quickly.

Absolutely. Our tooth-colored crowns are custom-shaded to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth. Most people will never know you have a crown; it will look and feel just like a natural tooth.

While crowns are often used to restore teeth with significant decay or damage, they can also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as improving the shape, size, or color of a tooth. Many Scottsdale patients choose crowns for a stronger, more beautiful smile.

Care for your crown just like a natural tooth: brush twice a day, floss daily, and visit our Scottsdale dental office for routine checkups. Avoid chewing very hard foods or using your teeth to open packages to prevent unnecessary wear.

Contact our office right away for your emergency dental visit. We’ll arrange an appointment to re-cement or replace your crown, preventing further damage to your tooth. Avoid chewing on that side until you see us.

Yes. We can safely remove worn, broken, or poorly fitting crowns and replace them with strong, natural-looking restorations that improve both function and appearance. Many of our Scottsdale patients upgrade to newer materials for a more comfortable and attractive result.