Dental Crowns in Marina del Rey
A crown protects what is left of a damaged tooth and puts the bite back where it belongs. The dental crowns Marina del Rey patients get here are shade-matched, fitted over two visits, and quoted before the drill comes out.
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- Most insurance accepted
When dental crowns Marina del Rey patients need are the right answer
A crown is a cap that covers the whole visible tooth. It goes on when a tooth has lost too much structure for a filling to hold: a large cavity, a fracture, heavy wear, or the final step after root canal treatment. The crown restores shape, strength and bite in one piece, and stops a crack spreading further into the root.
Between a filling and a crown sits a third option that gets skipped too often. A ceramic inlay or onlay rebuilds part of the biting surface without covering the whole tooth, which conserves healthy enamel. If your tooth is on that borderline we will offer ceramic inlays as a genuine alternative rather than defaulting to full coverage.
Crowns are also part of larger work. They sit on top of implants as the visible tooth, and they carry bridges. For the wider picture of how these fit together, see our restorative dentistry overview.
Six reasons a crown gets recommended
These are the situations that bring dental crowns Marina del Rey patients into the chair, and the materials that suit each.
- 01
After a root canal
A treated tooth is drier and more prone to fracture. A crown seals and protects it, which is why it is usually the last step after a root canal.
- 02
Large or failing fillings
Once a filling occupies most of the tooth, the walls around it flex and crack. A crown redistributes chewing force across the whole tooth instead.
- 03
Cracked or heavily worn teeth
Full coverage holds a cracked tooth together and rebuilds height on teeth flattened by grinding or acid wear.
- 04
Porcelain for the smile line
All-porcelain crowns are the most translucent and the best match for front teeth, at the cost of some strength.
- 05
Zirconia for heavy bites
Very strong, tooth-colored and with no metal edge at the gum. See our page on zirconia crowns for the material detail.
- 06
On top of an implant
An implant post needs a crown to become a tooth again. Placement and restoration both happen here, alongside our implant treatment.
The two-visit process, in three steps
Most dental crowns Marina del Rey patients need take two appointments a couple of weeks apart, with a temporary in between while the lab builds the final unit.
- Step one
Exam, prep and impression
We assess the tooth, remove decay and any failing filling, then shape what remains so the crown can sit over it. An impression or digital scan goes to the lab with the shade you chose. All of this happens under local anesthetic.
- Step two
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the prepared tooth and keeps you looking and chewing normally in the meantime. Avoid very sticky foods on that side; temporaries are cemented lightly on purpose so they come off cleanly later.
- Step three
Final placement
The permanent crown is tried in and checked for fit, contact with the neighboring teeth, shade and bite. Adjustments happen before it is cemented, not after. You should leave able to bite without feeling the crown at all.
Dental crowns Marina del Rey: visiting our office
Two appointments, two weeks apart, and one of them is the longer one. Here are the details that decide when you book.
- Address13400 West Washington Blvd, Suite 202B, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- ParkingOn-site parking in the building; street parking on Washington
- Areas servedMarina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Westchester
- HoursMon & Tue 10–5, Wed 8:30–4, Thu 8:30–5, Fri 9–2
- Who treats youDr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), and the restorative team she leads
Book the preparation visit into a Wednesday or Thursday morning if you can. It is the longer of the two, it starts at 8:30, and the anesthetic has worn off well before you drive home.
If a temporary crown comes off between visits, call us. Keep the temporary, do not chew on that side, and we will re-cement it rather than let the tooth drift.
Dental crowns Marina del Rey costs and insurance
Crown cost depends on the material, the lab work involved, and whether the tooth needs a core build-up or a post before the crown can be fitted. A straightforward zirconia crown on a back molar and a custom-shaded porcelain crown on a front tooth are different pieces of work.
Unlike whitening or veneers, crowns are usually classed as a major restorative benefit, so most dental plans contribute. We check your eligibility for free before your first visit and tell you your share, and you can see the plans we accept beforehand. Without insurance, your initial consultation is still free. The American Dental Association’s patient resource, MouthHealthy, explains the same categories in plain language.
Care afterwards is unremarkable, which is the point. Brush and floss around the crown as you would a natural tooth, keep your cleanings through general dentistry, and wear a night guard if you grind. Decay at the margin, where the crown meets the tooth, is what ends most crowns, not the crown breaking.
Been told you need several crowns? A free second opinion is worth having. Sometimes the honest answer is one crown now and a watch-and-wait on the others, and sometimes an inlay or a veneer does the job with less tooth removed.
Why patients choose Elegant Dentistry
Twice voted the Westside’s best dental office by readers of The Argonaut, and rated 4.4 across 114 public reviews. The practice has been on Washington Boulevard since 1997 and is led by Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), with implant residency training from UCLA.
Patients researching dental crowns Marina del Rey wide are usually weighing two things: whether the tooth can be saved at all, and whether the recommendation they were given is the smallest one that works. We answer both at the consultation, in writing.
General, cosmetic and implant dentistry all sit under one roof. That matters for crown work more than most: if the tooth turns out to need a root canal first, or cannot be saved and an implant is the better plan, it happens with the same team and the same records. More cases are on our before and after results page.
Dental crowns Marina del Rey questions we are asked most
How do I know if I need a crown instead of a filling?
It comes down to how much sound tooth is left. If a cavity or fracture has taken enough structure that a filling could not safely carry normal chewing, a crown is the more durable answer. On borderline teeth we will offer an inlay or onlay as the middle option.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed before any preparation, so the appointment itself is not painful. Mild sensitivity to cold and pressure for a few days afterwards is normal and settles. Pain that builds rather than fades is worth a call.
Which material should I choose?
Zirconia for strength and back teeth, all-porcelain for the most natural look at the front, porcelain-fused-to-metal as a durable middle ground that can show a thin dark line at the gum over time, and gold or metal where strength matters more than appearance. We match the material to the tooth, not to a house preference.
How long does a crown last?
Ten to fifteen years is typical, and many last considerably longer with regular visits and good home care. Grinding, decay at the margin and gum recession are the three things that shorten that.
Will it match my other teeth?
Yes. Zirconia and porcelain crowns are shade-matched to the teeth beside them. If you are also planning teeth whitening, do that first: a crown cannot be bleached later, so it has to be matched to your final shade.
Can a crown go on an implant?
Yes, and it is the standard finish for one. Once the implant post has fused with the jawbone, an abutment and a crown are fitted on top. Many of the dental crowns Marina del Rey patients receive from us are implant crowns placed and restored in this office.
Need a crown? Let us take a look.
New patients are always welcome. A consultation about dental crowns Marina del Rey is free, and it ends with an honest recommendation and a price, including the option of doing less. Call or book online and we will check your insurance eligibility at no charge.