Dental Crowns and Bridges San Francisco

Restore function and beauty with expertly crafted crowns

A dental crown is an incredible technology —a custom-crafted porcelain cap designed to protect a damaged tooth. Made to match the shape and color of your natural teeth, crowns are both durable and functional. At ME Dental in San Francisco, patients can expect their crowns to blend seamlessly and, with proper care, to provide lasting protection for years to come.

Dental Crowns are a type of dental restoration that restore a broken, cracked, or cavitated tooth back to its shape and function. Think of it is a "cap" that goes over your tooth that looks and feels like your tooth. Crowns are necessary for teeth that have large cavities, broken teeth, cracked teeth, or replacement of old and broken large silver and white fillings. Dental crowns can be made out of porcelain, gold, or porcelain fused to metal. Dr. Moran's preference is porcelain crowns as it is an excellent and strong material that can still create excellent esthetic outcomes.

The crown builds back up the tooth to its original shape and size and prevents it from breaking further. We make custom fit, lab fabricated, porcelain crowns that match your teeth in shade, shape, and size. We ensure that every crown we make and place fits perfectly and will last in your mouth for at least 5 years.

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What our patients say

“Dr. Moran is very diligent, I have never been so pain and cavity free. I did Invisalign and without MeDental, I would not feel this confident to smile. I am a happy patient!”

“I'd give 10 stars if I could – because Dr. Moran is a truly gifted. My husband wasn't looking for veneers but was blown away by my new teeth, so he's getting them too.”

“I wasn't sure what to expect knowing this was a new practice. Was SO surprised! The best 6-star dental experience l've had – exceeding my expectations in all aspects.”

“Dr. Moran is very diligent, I have never been so pain and cavity free. I did Invisalign and without MeDental, I would not feel this confident to smile. I am a happy patient!”

“I'd give 10 stars if I could – because Dr. Moran is a truly gifted. My husband wasn't looking for veneers but was blown away by my new teeth, so he's getting them too.”

“I wasn't sure what to expect knowing this was a new practice. Was SO surprised! The best 6-star dental experience l've had – exceeding my expectations in all aspects.”

Who’s a good candidate for Crowns?

If you are unsure if you need a crown or bridge – the best thing to do is schedule your first appointment with Dr. Moran in San Francisco so she can see how she can improve your smile!

Repair teeth with large cavities

When you have a large cavity a lot of the tooth structure is decayed and has to be removed. As such, there is not enough remaining healthy tooth structure to hold a fillings. In this case, a dental crown is necessary to restore the tooth back to its original shape and function.

Repair a broken tooth

If you have a broken tooth and a large part of the tooth broke off, you may need a crown. This is because a crown is the only way to restore the tooth back to it's original shape and function. If a large part of the tooth has broken off and not a lot of tooth structure is left, you may need an extraction and implant.

Replace large silver fillings

Previously, dentist used large silver fillings for treating cavities. Overtime silver fillings can fail, creating cracks in the tooth, or open margins between the filling and tooth. These cases need to be treated with dental crowns. Patients who do not want silver in their mouth, also get crown replacements.

Repair a cracked tooth

If you bite on something hard, clench or grind your teeth, and you feel a persisting pain – please give us a call, you may experience Cracked tooth syndrome. If the crack is superficial and has not propagated to the nerves or root of the tooth, we treat it with a crown. If the crack has reached the nerve, we do a root canal before placing the crown.

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Treatment

Frequently asked questions

How many appointments do I need for a dental crown?

Two appointments. The first appointment is to remove any decayed tooth/broken fillings, shape the tooth, and take a final impression of the tooth to send to the crown fabrication lab. The lab uses the impression to make the crown. The second appointment will be in 2 weeks to fit and cement the final crown.

What is a temporary crown?

During your first appointment, we remove the outer part of your tooth and shape your tooth so that it has space for the crown to go over it. After we are done shaping the tooth, we fabricate you a temporary crown that will cover the tooth. The temporary crown protects the tooth during the two weeks you are waiting for your crown. Because it is a temporary crown, you just have to be careful chewing on the side of the temporary and avoid any stick foods.

Does it hurt to get a tooth crown?

We make sure we give you local anesthesia before starting the procedure to get the tooth we will be working on, numb. This ensures that during the procedure, you will feel no pain. After the anesthesia has worn off, it is normal to feel some sensitivity after a few days. With every big cavity or tooth crack, there is always a chance that the sensitivity can turn into spontaneous pain, this could indicate that a root canal is indicated. Please call us immediately if this happens.

How many years does a crown last?

A crown is meant to last at least 5 years but if patients make the effort to take care of it and keep it clean, it can last much longer.

I just have a broken filling, why can't I just get a new filling?

The reason why the filling broke in the first place is because large fillings break down over time because they have less tooth structure to bond to and they shrink over time, causing open margins between the filling and the tooth. It is for this reason, that to fix teeth with large fillings, we have to put a crown that goes over the tooth. The crown lasts longer and is much stronger than a large filling.

Does a dental crown match my tooth?

Yes. We do our best to ensure your crown matches the shade and shape of your natural teeth. We take photos and use shade guides to ensure accuracy of the final product.

Do you still make gold crowns?

Yes, if requested. Gold is an excellent material but ME Dental primarily fabricates porcelain crowns because of their strength and visual appeal.

Our approach to Crowns

At ME Dental, we personalize dental crowns to restore and enhance your smile. Dr. Olivia Moran and our team craft durable, natural-looking crowns that blend seamlessly with your teeth, using precise color matching and high-quality materials. These custom crowns protect damaged teeth while improving both function and aesthetics, making your journey to a healthier, radiant smile effortless and lasting.

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Caring for your Crowns over the long term

Your well-being is our top priority at ME Dental. We’re dedicated to more than just providing treatment; we’re here to support your long-term health and happiness. From tailored guidance to attentive follow-up, Dr. Moran and our team are committed to ensuring your comfort, satisfaction, and confidence every step of the way—creating smiles that look and feel great for a lifetime.

Invest in your smile

We accept most PPO insurance plans, and if you don’t have insurance, we have options to make your dental care affordable. We offer CareCredit financing as well as an in-house savings and payment plan, ME Dental Plan.
Need help with payment and financing options? Our friendly staff is here to help! Contact our San Francisco location.

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