Protect a cracked, worn, or heavily filled tooth with a custom crown shaded to match your smile on Armitage Avenue.
A tooth can look fine from the outside and still be one bite away from breaking. Large old fillings, deep decay, and hairline cracks weaken a tooth over time, and the first warning is often a sudden twinge when you chew. A dental crown covers the whole tooth and holds it together, so you can bite with confidence again.
Cityview Dental Arts, Dental Group of Chicago’s Bucktown office, places crowns as part of our cosmetic dentistry in Bucktown. From the first exam to the final fitting, your crown is planned and placed by our team on Armitage Avenue.
A dental crown is a custom cap placed over a tooth after it has been reshaped. It restores the tooth’s full size, shape, and strength, and it is shaded to blend with your other teeth. Crowns are often used when a tooth has lost too much structure for a filling to hold.
Decay is one of the most common reasons a tooth reaches that point. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about 1 in 5 adults ages 20 to 64 has untreated tooth decay. Treating a cavity early may keep it small, while a crown can save a tooth once the damage has spread.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Our Bucktown dentists may suggest a crown when a tooth needs more support than a filling can give. Common reasons include the following.
A tooth treated with root canal therapy in Bucktown often needs a crown afterward, especially a back tooth. The crown helps shield it from fractures during everyday chewing.
The right material depends on where the tooth sits, how hard you bite, and how you want your smile to look.
All-ceramic crowns offer the most lifelike color and translucency. They are a popular choice for front teeth and other visible areas.
Zirconia is a very strong ceramic that resists chipping. It works well for back teeth that handle heavy chewing and can still be shaded to look natural.
These crowns pair a metal base with a porcelain outer layer, combining strength with a tooth-colored surface.
Metal crowns are very durable and need less tooth reduction, which can make them a good fit for molars out of view.
A crown typically takes two visits. At the first, we numb the tooth, remove any decay, and shape it so the crown can fit over it. Digital scans record the tooth and your bite, and a temporary crown protects it while the lab makes your permanent one.
At the second visit, we check the color, fit, and bite before cementing the crown in place. If you plan to brighten your smile, consider teeth whitening in Bucktown first, because crown material will not change color with whitening later.
A crown covers the entire tooth, so it is the usual choice when strength is the main concern. Porcelain veneers in Bucktown cover only the front surface and are mainly cosmetic, which makes them better suited to healthy teeth with chips, gaps, or stains.
Crowns also play a part in replacing a missing tooth. A dental bridge in Bucktown uses crowns on the teeth beside a gap to hold an artificial tooth in place. During your exam, our team explains which option fits the tooth and your goals.
Crowns cannot get cavities, but the tooth underneath can decay along the edge where the crown meets the gum. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and keep up with regular cleanings so our team can check those edges.
Avoid chewing ice or hard candy, and ask about a night guard if you grind your teeth. If a crown ever feels loose or comes off, keep it in a safe place and let our emergency dentist in Bucktown know right away.
Crown costs vary with the material, the tooth, and whether other care, like a root canal, comes first. Before treatment, our team reviews your dental coverage with you and walks through your estimate so you can plan ahead.
Cherry financing lets you spread the remaining balance over monthly payments. New patients without dental insurance can start with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and still sees patients at our Bucktown office, now supported by Dental Group of Chicago. Our team completes most care in-house, so a tooth needing a root canal and a crown can be treated in one familiar office.
Appointments run until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, which helps you fit both crown visits around work. Heated blankets, eucalyptus wipes, Netflix, water bottles, and a coffee bar are all part of our comfort menu.
Many crowns last a decade or more with good care, though the lifespan depends on the material and your habits. Regular checkups help us spot wear or gum changes early.
We numb the tooth before shaping it, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is common and usually fades on its own.
Most patients wear a temporary crown for about two to three weeks while the lab makes the permanent one. Avoid sticky or very hard foods on that side until your second visit.
No, crown material keeps the shade it was made in. If you want whiter teeth, it is best to whiten before your crown is matched to your smile.
A crown that feels taller than your other teeth usually needs a quick bite adjustment. Let us know, and we can smooth it in a short visit.
It depends on the tooth’s location, your bite, and your cosmetic goals. Our dentists explain the pros of each material at your exam so you can choose with confidence.
Tooth-colored crowns are shaded and shaped to blend with the teeth around them. We check the color in person before the crown is cemented.
Many dental plans contribute toward crowns when they are needed to protect a damaged tooth. Our team reviews your coverage with you before treatment, and Cherry financing is available for any remaining balance.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Use any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time online, and our team will confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
A damaged tooth does not have to keep you from chewing comfortably or smiling freely. Cityview Dental Arts pairs careful planning and natural-looking materials with evening hours and the support of Dental Group of Chicago, all on Armitage Avenue.
If a tooth feels weak, cracked, or sensitive when you bite, a crown may help you keep it for years to come. Request a visit with our Bucktown team to schedule your dental crown consultation.
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