Dental crowns in Woodland Hills
Custom crowns that protect a cracked or weak tooth and match the rest of your smile.
Protect a tooth before it breaks
A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth completely, restoring its shape, strength and look. Crowns are used for teeth that are cracked, badly decayed, worn down, or weakened by a large filling or a root canal.
Each crown is color-matched to your other teeth, so it blends in when you smile. Crowns can also hold a bridge, which replaces a missing tooth by joining a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side.
More general dentistryHow a dental crown is made and placed
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Exam and X-rays
We check the tooth and the root beneath it, and explain why a crown is the right fix.
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Shaping the tooth
The area is numbed, then the tooth is gently shaped so the crown can fit over it.
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Digital scan
A digital scan of your teeth takes the place of most messy impressions, and the shade is matched to your smile.
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Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your permanent crown is made.
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Your permanent crown
We check the fit, your bite and the color, then bond your crown firmly in place.
Signs a tooth may need a crown
A crown is often the best way to save a tooth that's too damaged for a filling.
- A cracked or broken tooth
- A large cavity, or an old filling that's breaking down
- A back tooth that's had a root canal
- Teeth worn down from grinding
- A discolored or misshapen tooth you'd like to cover
Filling, crown or bridge: which one?
How the three most common repairs compare.
Swipe the table to compare
| Compare | Filling | Dental crown | Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Repairs a cavity inside the tooth | Covers and protects the whole tooth | Replaces a missing tooth |
| Best for | Small to medium cavities | Cracks, large cavities, worn teeth, or after a root canal | A gap where a tooth is missing |
| Held by | The tooth itself | The tooth it covers | Crowns on the teeth either side of the gap |
| Usual visits | One | Two | Two or more |
| Looks | Tooth-colored | Color-matched to your teeth | Color-matched to your teeth |
In a patient’s words
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Clear costs before we start
You'll know the cost of your crown before any work begins. Dental insurance often covers part of a crown when it's needed to repair a tooth, so we'll check your plan and explain what's covered.
Call (818) 340-3062Dental Crowns FAQs
Many dental crowns last ten years or more with good care: brushing, flossing, regular checkups, and a night guard if you grind your teeth.
Getting a dental crown shouldn't hurt. The tooth is numbed before it's shaped, and most people feel only mild sensitivity for a few days afterward.
Getting a dental crown usually takes two visits a couple of weeks apart: one to shape and scan the tooth, and one to place the finished crown. You wear a temporary crown in between.
A dental crown is usually recommended after a root canal, especially on a back tooth, because a treated tooth can become brittle. The crown protects it from cracking.
Dental crowns can be made of porcelain, ceramic, metal, or porcelain fused to metal. Tooth-colored crowns look the most natural, and Dr. Ahdout will recommend the best material for each tooth.
A dental crown covers one damaged tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side. A dental implant is another way to replace a missing tooth.
Take care of a dental crown the way you care for your natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss around it every day, and keep up regular checkups. Avoid chewing ice or other hard objects, and ask about a night guard if you grind your teeth.
The cost of a dental crown depends on the tooth, the material and your insurance, which often covers part of it. You'll get a clear price before any work begins.
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Visit our dental office on Ventura Boulevard
Our office is at 22116 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, close to Calabasas, Tarzana and West Hills.
Hours
- Monday: 9am–6pm
- Tuesday: 9am–6pm
- Wednesday: 9am–6pm
- Thursday: 9am–6pm
- Friday: 9am–1:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed