Porcelain Crowns & Caps

A crown covers and encases the entire visible surface of a tooth, restoring its original shape, size, and strength. Porcelain crowns are prized because they closely resemble your natural teeth while standing up to daily wear for many years.

When a crown is recommended

  • A broken or fractured tooth
  • Significant decay that a filling can't address
  • A large or failing existing filling
  • A tooth that's had root canal therapy
  • Purely cosmetic enhancement

The process

Crowns typically take two appointments. At the first, we take precise molds for your custom crown, gently reshape the tooth to make room for it, and fit you with a temporary crown while the permanent one is being made. At the second visit, we remove the temporary, clean the tooth, and carefully place and adjust your permanent crown for a comfortable, natural bite.

See our post-op care instructions for guidance on caring for your new crown.

Content reviewed by Jamisen Kohlman, DMD — KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Austin, TX.

Real Results

Crowns at work in a full smile makeover

Before Chipped worn and discolored front teeth after Invisalign, before crowns and porcelain veneers
After Straight white smile after 8 porcelain crowns and 12 veneers at KoLa Dentistry in Austin

Eight porcelain crowns worked alongside 12 veneers to rebuild these worn, damaged teeth after Invisalign alignment (the before photo shows the teeth post-Invisalign, just before the porcelain phase). See more real results in our Smile Gallery →

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

With good care, porcelain crowns often last 10–15 years and frequently longer. What shortens their life: grinding without a night guard, decay creeping under the edge when flossing lapses, and chewing ice. What extends it: normal brushing and flossing, plus letting us check the margins at your routine visits.
We numb the area before preparing your tooth, so the procedure itself is generally comfortable. Mild sensitivity afterward is normal and typically fades quickly.
A filling repairs a cavity within the tooth, while a crown covers and protects the entire visible tooth. When decay or damage is too extensive for a filling to hold, a crown restores the tooth’s strength and shape.
Brush and floss normally, avoid chewing ice or very hard foods, and keep up regular checkups. If you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard will help your crown last longer.
A porcelain crown at KoLa Dentistry runs $1,260–$1,540* per tooth at our office fees. What you actually pay usually depends on insurance: many of the plans we work with cover crowns at 50–80%, so many insured patients pay around $170–$580 out of pocket. The final number also depends on whether the tooth needs additional work first, such as a core buildup or root canal therapy. We verify your benefits and give you a written price before any treatment begins, with monthly financing available through Cherry and CareCredit.

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