At Leslie North Dental, we help patients save and strengthen damaged teeth with natural-looking dental restorations that last for a long time. You may have recently cracked a tooth, need a crown after root canal treatment, or want to restore damaged teeth before the problem worsens. Either way, our team offers top-quality dental crowns in Newmarket with a personalized treatment plan based on your comfort, preferences, and budget.
Treatment Duration
1-2 sessions
Covered by most insurances
Partial
Session Length
30 min - 1 hour
Recovery Time
Minimal (Resume Normal Activities Same Day)
Discomfort Level
Minimal
Cost per Treatment
$1500- $1900
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that completely covers a damaged or weakened tooth. You may also hear it called a dental cap Newmarket. This dental work protects a tooth that can no longer safely support itself. A crown is carefully designed to match the color and contour of your natural teeth to make the final result blend naturally into your smile.
One of the main goals of restorative dentistry in Newmarket is preserving natural teeth whenever they can be strengthened safely for long-term use. Explore the most common situations where a dental crown may be recommended.
A cracked tooth can worsen as repeated chewing pressure stresses the damaged area. When enough healthy tooth structure remains, a dental crown can hold the tooth together and protect weakened areas from further fracture.
Stabilizes the weakened tooth and may help prevent extraction when the tooth can still be restored safely.
Large or older fillings can leave very little healthy enamel around the restoration. Over time, the remaining tooth structure can become more vulnerable to cracks, fractures, and chewing pressure.
A crown can reinforce the remaining tooth when a filling alone no longer provides enough structural support.
Teeth can become more vulnerable to fracture after root canal treatment. Depending on the tooth and how much healthy structure remains, a crown may be recommended to reinforce the tooth and restore comfortable chewing.
Helps protect the treated tooth from normal biting forces and reduces the risk of structural fracture.
Grinding, clenching, acidic wear, and years of pressure can gradually reduce healthy tooth structure and affect the way your bite functions.
Crowns can rebuild lost tooth structure, restore chewing function, and help protect remaining enamel from continued wear.
A ceramic dental crown may sometimes be used for a discoloured, misshapen, or uneven tooth when treatments such as bonding or whitening cannot provide a predictable result.
A custom ceramic restoration can improve tooth shape, colour, symmetry, and overall smile balance while providing durability.
Provides broader coverage when a tooth needs more support than a filling can provide.
Rebuilds the tooth’s shape and chewing surface to support everyday function.
Tooth-coloured crowns can be planned around nearby teeth for a natural-looking restoration.
Can be used after selected root canal treatments or as the visible restoration on a dental implant.
Different crown materials are recommended depending on the tooth location, cosmetic goals, bite pressure, and durability requirements. During your consultation, your crown dentist Newmarket will explain which option best fits your needs.
Strong aesthetic properties and natural translucency make these materials useful where appearance is important.
A high-strength ceramic often considered for areas exposed to heavier chewing forces.
Combines a metal framework with an outer tooth-coloured porcelain layer.
May be useful in selected clinical situations where strength and material requirements are prioritized over tooth colour.
The exact crown process depends on the condition of the tooth and the type of restoration being provided.
Your appointment begins with a detailed examination of the tooth, surrounding gums, and bite alignment. We first determine whether the tooth can safely be restored and whether a crown is the best long-term option.
Instead of messy traditional molds, we use digital scans to capture precise images of the prepared tooth. These digital impressions create a more accurate custom tooth restoration with better fit and aesthetics.
Because the permanent crown is custom-made and takes some time to get prepared, we place a temporary crown to protect the tooth between visits. The temporary crown allows you to chew more comfortably and also maintains the tooth’s appearance and spacing until the final restoration is ready.
Once the permanent crown is completed, we carefully check the fit, bite alignment, comfort, and shade matching before securing it in place. The goal is not simply to restore the tooth mechanically, but to create a restoration that is balanced, functional, and natural in your smile.
Book a consultation to find out whether a crown or another restorative option is appropriate for your tooth.
Usually restores an existing tooth that is still present but needs broader coverage or structural support.
Primary goal: restore and protect a tooth.
Primarily replaces one or more missing teeth. Traditional bridges commonly use abutment teeth to support a replacement tooth, or pontic.
Primary goal: replace a missing tooth.
In some situations, a crown may also be part of a dental bridge treatment. A bridge uses crowns placed on neighboring teeth to support a replacement tooth in the middle of the gap. This can restore both appearance and chewing ability while preventing nearby teeth from shifting.
Absolutely. One of the biggest concerns patients have is whether a crown will look obvious or fake. Modern dental materials have improved dramatically, and today’s crowns are designed to blend naturally with surrounding teeth.
At Leslie North Dental, we carefully match the shade of your restoration to nearby teeth and contour it for a natural appearance. We take the time and care to ensure it blends with your smile line, has realistic translucency, and fits comfortably with your bite and overall facial symmetry. The result is a natural-looking crown that feels like part of your smile rather than a noticeable dental restoration.
Dental crowns are durable, but daily care still matters. Explore the three habits that can help protect your crown, the tooth underneath it, and the surrounding gums.
Good oral hygiene, protecting your teeth from excessive force, and routine dental visits all contribute to long-term crown care.
The crown itself cannot develop decay, but the natural tooth underneath it still can, particularly around the gumline.
Brush twice daily and floss carefully around the crown to remove plaque and protect the surrounding gums.
Crowns are designed to handle normal chewing forces, but repeated heavy pressure can shorten the lifespan of the restoration.
Avoid chewing ice, biting extremely hard objects, or using your teeth to open packages. If you grind or clench at night, ask your dentist whether a nightguard may be appropriate.
Regular dental exams allow us to monitor the crown, surrounding gums, nearby teeth, and the condition of the tooth underneath.
Routine exams and professional cleanings can help identify changes around your crown before they develop into larger dental problems.
Contact your dentist if your crown becomes loose, damaged, uncomfortable, or feels different when you bite.
Dental crowns at Leslie North Dental generally range from approximately $1,500 to $1,900, depending on the individual treatment.
Final fees may vary based on crown material, the condition of the tooth, preparation requirements, additional treatment, and laboratory or fabrication requirements.
Coverage varies by plan. Deductibles, annual maximums, frequency limits and reimbursement percentages may apply.
Certain single-unit crowns may be considered when clinical criteria are met. Preauthorization is required and approval is not automatic.
Flexible payment options may be available for larger treatments. Ask our team about the options currently available.
A cracked, heavily filled, worn, or weakened tooth does not automatically need to be removed. The first step is determining whether the tooth is still restorable and which treatment can provide appropriate protection.
Restoring a damaged tooth involves more than selecting a crown material. Our goal is to explain why a restoration is recommended, what alternatives may exist, and what you can reasonably expect before treatment begins.
We assess the tooth as part of your overall bite, oral health and long-term restorative needs.
Access related restorative services such as fillings, root canal treatment, implants and bridges when appropriate.
Our team can review available coverage information and explain expected treatment costs before proceeding.
Care is available in multiple languages, with weekday and weekend appointment options.
FAQs
A dental crown covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth. It helps restore strength, appearance, chewing ability, and long-term stability. It also preserves the natural tooth underneath.
Many crowns last between 10 and 15 years or longer, depending on oral hygiene habits, grinding, bite pressure, and regular dental care.
Not really. Local anesthesia is used during treatment, and modern techniques make crown placement a comfortable treatment experience overall.
Yes. Modern crowns are designed to match the color, contour, and appearance of surrounding teeth very closely. With proper shade matching and contouring, a natural-looking crown can match your other teeth.
In many cases, yes. Teeth treated with root canal therapy are often weaker and more prone to cracking. A crown after root canal treatment can strengthen and protect the tooth for a long time.
Very often, yes. Crowns are commonly used to preserve your tooth when there is enough healthy structure remaining. Instead of removing the tooth, a crown can restore function and provide durable, long-term protection.
