Dental Crowns in Woodstock, GA
Dental crowns protect and restore teeth that have been cracked, worn down, or structurally compromised. At Magnolia Smiles, we place crowns with precision and a focus on comfort so your tooth looks and feels like itself again. Our goal is simple. We give you strength, stability, and a natural appearance that blends seamlessly with your smile.
Restore Strength and Confidence to Your Smile
A dental crown may be recommended if you have:
- A cracked or fractured tooth
- A tooth damaged by decay
- A large or failing filling
- A worn or weakened tooth
- A tooth after root canal therapy
- A cosmetic concern that needs full coverage
Crowns are a long lasting way to protect a tooth and restore function.
What to Expect
Your visit begins with a careful evaluation to confirm that a crown is the right option. We shape the tooth, take precise digital impressions, and place a temporary crown while your final restoration is crafted. When your permanent crown is ready, we place it securely and adjust it for a comfortable, natural fit.
Designed to Look and Feel Natural
We use modern materials that mimic the color, clarity, and strength of natural enamel. Each crown is customized for shape and shade so it blends with your surrounding teeth and supports your bite comfortably.
Comfort Comes First
We take the time to explain every step and make sure your experience stays calm and simple. If you ever feel anxious, let us know. We will help you feel supported through the entire process.
Restore Strength and Confidence
A crown can protect your tooth, restore comfort, and give you confidence in your smile again. Schedule a visit to learn whether a custom crown is the right choice for you.
Our Crown Process
We know the idea of needing a crown can be intimidating, but we strive to make the experience easy to navigate. Most crown cases at Magnolia Smiles are completed in just one or two visits thanks to efficient planning and our collaboration with a high-quality local dental lab.
One great thing about crowns is that they don’t require any special care beyond good oral hygiene. You should continue to brush twice a day and floss daily – in fact, flossing around the crown is important to keep the gums healthy at the edges. With proper care, and regular checkups at Magnolia Smiles, crowns can last many years (often 10-15 years or more). We’ll check your crown at each visit to ensure it’s holding up well. Also, if you have a history of grinding your teeth at night, we might recommend a night guard to protect your crown and other teeth from excessive forces.
Here’s how it works:
After numbing the tooth completely, we gently remove any decay or old filling material and shape the tooth so the crown will fit over it. If the tooth is broken or has a big cavity, we will build it up with filling material first so it can support a crown. You won’t feel anything uncomfortable during this process – we take our time and check in with you frequently. Once the tooth is prepared, we take a digital impression (a 3D scan) or a precise mold of your tooth. We then place a temporary crown over the tooth to protect it. The temporary is not as strong as the final crown, but it will allow you to chew and smile normally for the short period until the permanent crown is ready. We’ll also match a shade for your crown, so it blends perfectly with your other teeth.
We send the scan or mold to one of our trusted dental lab partners here in Georgia. Experienced technicians craft your crown to our specifications – paying close attention to the shape, size, and color. This typically takes about one to two weeks. The use of a top-notch lab means your crown will have a careful fit and natural esthetics, meeting our high standards before it ever goes in your mouth.
You’ll return for a quick follow-up appointment once your custom crown arrives. We remove the temporary and test the fit of the new crown. We ensure you and Dr. Finnegan both are happy with how it feels when you bite and how it looks. If any adjustments are needed (maybe a slight polish or tweak for a perfect bite), we do them chairside. Then we cement the crown in place with a strong, dental adhesive. That’s it – your tooth is restored! You can chew on it comfortably again, and it will look just like a natural tooth
Dental Crown FAQs
We make the procedure as comfortable as possible. The tooth and surrounding area will be fully numbed with local anesthesia, so you shouldn’t feel any pain while we work. You might feel some pressure or vibration from our instruments, but no sharp sensations. After the numbness wears off, it’s common to have mild soreness in the gums around the tooth for a day or two – this is usually from the temporary crown or the process of placing the new crown. Over-the-counter pain relievers or saltwater rinses are typically enough to manage any minor discomfort. If you ever feel more than mild soreness, call us right away. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how easy getting a crown can be.
Crowns can be made from several materials. We often use all-ceramic or porcelain crowns for front teeth because they look the most natural. For back teeth that need extra strength, we might use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia crowns – these are very durable and still tooth-colored. In some cases (like for certain very small teeth or for patients who grind heavily), a full metal crown (gold or other alloy) might be recommended due to its unparalleled strength, but that’s less common these days for visible teeth. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each type with you. Rest assured, all our materials are high-quality and chosen to be safe, strong, and beautiful.
It varies, but with good care a crown can last a decade or much longer. National averages often say 10-15 years, but we’ve seen crowns last 20+ years when patients maintain excellent oral hygiene and avoid bad habits (like using teeth to open packages). Regular checkups help too – we can spot early wear or issues with a crown and address them. If your crown was done after a root canal, we especially keep an eye on it, since the underlying tooth can be more brittle. The good news is, our careful fit and use of quality labs help maximize the lifespan of your crown from the start.
Yes. We take pride in making our crowns blend in naturally. We choose a shade that matches your adjacent teeth. For front teeth or visible areas, we may even do a custom shade analysis, sometimes having the lab technician evaluate to get it just right. If you plan to whiten your teeth, we’d actually do the whitening first (since crowns don’t bleach) and then match the new brighter shade. The goal is that once your crown is in place, it’s basically indistinguishable from a real tooth.