Dental Crowns in Little Mountain, SC
When a tooth is cracked, worn, or weakened by decay, a dental crown can restore its strength and appearance. Our Little Mountain, SC office offers same-day crowns for many patients.
What Is Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gumline, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly recommended after a root canal, for a tooth with a large filling that is at risk of fracturing, or to protect a cracked or heavily worn tooth.
Crowns can be made from several materials, most commonly all-ceramic or zirconia for a natural appearance, and are custom-shaded to blend with your surrounding teeth.
Thanks to advanced in-office digital scanning and milling technology, many patients are candidates for a same-day crown, meaning your crown can be designed, created, and placed in a single visit without a temporary crown or a second appointment.
Who Is a Good Candidate
Good Candidates Often Include
- Patients with a tooth cracked, fractured, or worn down significantly
- Those who have had a root canal and need a protective crown
- Patients with a large filling that has weakened the remaining tooth structure
- Anyone looking to restore the appearance of a discolored or misshapen tooth
Things Worth Discussing First
- Teeth with insufficient remaining structure may need a different restorative approach, such as extraction and replacement
- Same-day crown eligibility depends on your specific case and will be confirmed at your visit
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Restores the strength and function of a damaged tooth
Custom-shaded to blend naturally with your smile
Available as a same-day option for many patients, with no second visit needed
Helps protect a weakened tooth from further damage
The Process
Evaluation
We assess the tooth and confirm whether a crown is the right treatment.
Digital Scan
A digital scan replaces messy traditional impressions and captures precise detail.
Same-Day Design & Milling
For eligible patients, the crown is designed and milled in-office while you wait.
Placement
Your custom crown is fitted, adjusted, and permanently placed.
Cost & Insurance Factors
Crown cost depends on the material used and whether the crown follows a root canal or other treatment. We are out of network with all insurances (except VA). However, all insurances have in- and out-of-network benefits, and our team at the front desk will help you navigate and file claims to take advantage of any insurance benefits you may have. Additionally, our team can provide a cost estimate before treatment.
View Financial OptionsAlternatives to Consider
For less extensive damage, a filling may be sufficient rather than a full crown. For a tooth that cannot be restored, extraction and replacement with an implant or bridge may be discussed instead.
Why Choose Little Mountain Dentistry for Dental Crowns
Our Little Mountain team’s in-office digital scanning and milling technology means many patients can walk out with a finished, permanent crown the same day, without the hassle of a temporary or a second appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns
Same-day crown appointments typically take a couple of hours from start to finish, including the digital scan, milling, and placement, though timing can vary by case.
CEREC-style same-day crown technology uses a digital scan of your tooth to design and mill a custom ceramic crown in-office, allowing many patients to leave with a permanent crown in one visit.
A traditional crown typically requires a temporary crown while a lab fabricates the final restoration over one to two weeks, while a same-day crown is designed, milled, and placed in a single visit.
With proper care and regular checkups, a well-made crown can last many years, though its lifespan depends on your oral hygiene and how the tooth is used.
Crowns are commonly made from all-ceramic or zirconia materials, chosen to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.
Most patients adjust quickly, and a well-fitted crown is designed to feel and function like the rest of your teeth.
Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups help protect a crown just as they would a natural tooth.
No, crowns do not respond to whitening treatments the way natural teeth do; shade is set at the time it’s made.
Get a Custom Crown in as Little as One Visit
Advanced same-day technology helps many patients skip the temporary crown and second appointment.