Dental Crowns & Bridges in Largo, FL

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a custom cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth. It covers the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gumline, restoring its shape, size, and function. Crowns are made to match the color of your surrounding teeth.

Once placed, a crown protects the tooth from further damage and allows you to bite and chew normally.

When Is a Crown Recommended?

Our dentists recommend a crown when a tooth needs more protection than a filling can provide. Common situations include:

• A large cavity that has removed too much of the tooth structure
• A cracked or broken tooth
• A weakened tooth at risk of fracturing
• After a root canal, to protect the treated tooth
• To top a dental implant

We'll explain what we find and why a crown is the right choice for your tooth before any treatment begins.

Crown or Filling?

Small areas of decay can often be repaired with a tooth-colored filling. When too much of the tooth is damaged or weakened, a filling alone won't hold — a crown protects what's left and keeps the tooth functional.

Our dentists will examine your tooth and explain which option it needs. We won't recommend a crown when a filling will do the job.

What to Expect

Getting a crown takes two visits. At the first visit, we take x-rays and examine the tooth, then prepare it by reshaping it to make room for the crown. We take an impression or scan of the prepared tooth so the lab can fabricate your custom crown.

At your follow-up visit, the custom crown is placed and checked for fit and bite. We make any adjustments needed before cementing it in place.

Crowns After a Root Canal

Many teeth need a crown after root canal therapy in Largo. A root canal removes the infected tissue inside the tooth, which can leave the tooth more brittle. A crown placed over the treated tooth protects it from cracking under normal biting forces.

Our dentists will tell you whether your tooth needs a crown after a root canal and explain the timing.

Crowns on Dental Implants

A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. The crown is the visible part — the custom cap that sits on top of the implant and looks and functions like a natural tooth.

We place dental implants in Largo, placed in-house by our periodontist, so the implant and crown are coordinated at the same office.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by attaching to the teeth on either side of the gap. The neighboring teeth are prepared to support the bridge, and the replacement tooth (or teeth) spans the space between them.

A bridge is a fixed option — it stays in place and doesn't come out. Other options for replacing missing teeth include a dental implant or dentures. We'll explain the differences so you can decide what's right for your situation.

Caring for Crowns and Bridges

Brush and floss daily, including under a bridge where food can collect. Keep your regular cleaning appointments. Avoid chewing ice or hard objects, which can chip or crack a crown.

Call us if a crown or bridge feels loose, comes off, or your bite feels different. If you grind or clench your teeth, ask about custom night guards — grinding puts extra force on crowns and bridges and can shorten how long they last.

Cost, Insurance and Financing

Many dental plans cover part of the cost of a crown or bridge. Cost depends on the tooth and your individual situation, and we give you the full cost before treatment begins.

We are in-network with these PPO dental plans: Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, United Healthcare, and BCBS Florida Combined Life. We are also in-network with these Medicare Advantage plans: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana.

We accept most PPO dental plans. If your plan isn't listed, call (727) 584-9200 and we'll check your benefits. We file claims for patients.

Patients without insurance may qualify for our in-office dental discount plan. CareCredit and Sunbit financing are available.

Serving Largo and nearby: Clearwater, Seminole, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas Park, and Indian Rocks Beach.