Dental Crowns — Full Protection for Damaged Teeth

When a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or weakened to be restored with a filling alone, a dental crown is the next step. A crown is a custom-made cap that fits over the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, appearance, and function — protecting it from further damage and allowing you to bite and chew with confidence again.

At Waypoint Mobile Dentistry, Dr. Obadiaru manages the crown process from start to finish through in-home visits. She’ll assess whether a crown is the right solution, prepare the tooth by removing any decay and reshaping it to receive the crown, take precise impressions, and coordinate with a trusted lab for fabrication. A temporary crown protects the tooth in the meantime, and once the permanent crown is ready, we return to fit and cement it in place.

Crowns are made to match the color, size, and shape of your surrounding teeth, so the result looks completely natural. Modern dental crowns are durable and with proper care can last 10–15 years or longer.

Common Reasons for a Crown: Crowns are used to restore severely decayed teeth, protect teeth after a root canal, repair cracked or broken teeth, cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth, and anchor a dental bridge. If a tooth is at risk of breaking or has already fractured, a crown may be the best way to save it.