Dental Crowns in Vancouver, BC
If you have a tooth that’s weak, fractured, or severely discoloured, My Dentist Vancouver can help you regain confidence in your smile. A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits securely over the affected tooth, restoring its natural shape, strength, and appearance.
At our Fraser Street clinic, your crown is carefully placed to cover the visible part of your tooth above the gum line, helping it look and function like natural enamel. When decay or a deep cavity threatens the structure of your tooth, My Dentist Vancouver may suggest protecting it with a dental crown. Crowns are also used on children’s teeth to protect developing teeth that can’t sustain a filling.
How Does a Dental Crown Work?
Depending on your dental treatment plan, a crown may be placed as either a temporary or a permanent restoration. A temporary crown is often placed while your permanent crown is being created and fitted. Advances in 3D imaging technology now allow dentists to make crowns with greater precision and efficiency.
Caring for a Dental Crown
Fixed crowns can be made from stainless steel, metal alloys, porcelain-fused-to-metal, composite resin, or all-ceramic materials. The durability of your crown depends on the material used, your oral habits, and your dental hygiene.
Frequent grinding, clenching, or chewing hard objects, such as ice, can put unnecessary stress on your crown and shorten its lifespan. Although dental crowns don’t require any special maintenance, keeping up with good oral hygiene is important to protect the tooth underneath. While a crowned tooth isn’t entirely immune to decay, a precisely fitted crown restores its natural shape and function, helping you bite and chew with ease.
Restore Your Smile With Our Custom Dental Crown
Want to renew your smile with a dental crown that looks and feels completely natural? The team at My Dentist Vancouver on Fraser Street offers personalized care and advanced treatment options to help you achieve lasting results. If you’ve been searching for a dentist near me, we’re here to provide the comfort, expertise, and attention your smile deserves.
FAQs
Yes. A painless crack can still progress unpredictably under normal chewing forces. What starts as a minor fracture can extend into the root, cause sudden severe pain, or develop into an infection without warning. Having a crown placed promptly protects the remaining tooth structure and prevents a manageable situation from escalating into an extraction.
Zirconia crowns are all-ceramic — combining the natural appearance of porcelain with strength rivalling metal, making them excellent for both front and back teeth with no metal components. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are durable but can show a dark line at the gumline over time as gums recede. Our prosthodontists recommend the best material based on tooth location, bite forces, and your aesthetic goals.
Brush and floss around the crown just like a natural tooth, paying particular attention to the gumline margin where the crown meets the tooth. Avoid chewing ice or very hard foods that risk fracturing the crown. Wear a night guard if you grind. Regular check-ups allow our team to monitor crown margins and catch any early issues before they become significant.
Crown dislodgement is uncommon but can happen, usually due to decay developing beneath the crown or cement washing out over time. If your crown comes off, keep it safe, avoid chewing on that side, and call our clinic for a prompt appointment. In certain cases, the original crown can be recemented if both the crown and underlying tooth remain intact and undamaged.
In almost all cases for back teeth, yes. Root canal-treated teeth become significantly more brittle once the pulp is removed and are highly susceptible to fracturing without crown protection. Front teeth with minimal remaining damage may sometimes be restored with a filling only, but our prosthodontists will assess your specific tooth and recommend the most appropriate restoration for long-term success.
