Dental Crowns in Fairfax, VA
When a filling is not enough, a crown is the next best thing to keeping your tooth your own.
Step 1. When a Crown Becomes Necessary
A crown is the right choice when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but too healthy to lose. Common situations:
- A large cavity that a filling cannot support
- A cracked or broken tooth
- A tooth that has just had a root canal
- A tooth worn down from grinding
- A dental implant that needs its final cap
- Cosmetic reshaping of a misshapen tooth
The goal is always the same: save your natural tooth.
Step 2. How Crowns Work
A crown covers the entire visible part of a tooth, protecting what is left underneath. The process at Samfar usually takes two visits:
- Visit 1 – gentle preparation and digital impressions
- Temporary crown while your permanent crown is crafted
- Visit 2 – bonding and final adjustment
With good care, a well-made crown can last 15 years or more.
Step 3. Your Crown Options
- All-porcelain crowns – most natural looking, ideal for front teeth
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal – strong and durable
- Zirconia crowns – extremely strong, great for back teeth
- Gold crowns – for patients who prefer them
- Same-day crowns when available for simpler cases
Dr. Afreen will recommend what fits your specific tooth and budget.
Step 4. How to Protect Your Crown
- Brush and floss daily, just like a natural tooth
- Avoid biting ice, pens, or hard candy
- Wear a nightguard if you grind
- Keep up with six-month cleanings
- Call us immediately if a crown feels loose
Crowns can last 15 years or longer with basic care. The habits matter.
Step 5. Let's Save Your Tooth
If Dr. Afreen has recommended a crown, the sooner we do it, the better. A cracked or weakened tooth can fail without warning – and a crown today is always easier than an extraction tomorrow.
Booking takes two minutes. Same-week appointments available.
It is never too late to protect a tooth. Let’s get you in.
