Crowns
A cap for a cracked or heavily filled tooth, scanned in the office, with a temporary crown so you never leave with a gap.
- Paying per visit
- $1,250
- Mint Plan members
- $1,000
- Time in the chair
- About 90 min
Most PPO plans cover crowns at about 50% after your deductible.
Sample prices for a fictional practice.
The visit, minute by minute.
- 0–10 min Numb Gel first, then the injection.
- 10–40 min Shape We shape the tooth so the crown fits over it.
- 40–50 min Scan A 3D scan instead of impressions.
- 50–70 min Temporary A temporary crown goes on the same day.
- 70–90 min Second visit Two weeks later the real crown is fitted and checked.
What it feels like
- Pressure while the tooth is shaped
- A temporary that feels a little bulky
- Some gum soreness for a day or two
Comforts that help with this one
- Numbing gel firstBefore any needle, so you never feel the pinch.
- Laughing gasNitrous oxide through a small nose mask. Wears off in minutes.
- Weighted blanketHeavy, warm, and surprisingly calming.
Good questions.
Do I need a crown or a filling?
If more than about half the tooth is filling or cracked, a crown protects what is left. We show you the photos either way.
How long do crowns last?
Often fifteen years or more with normal care.
