Custom-Fitted Porcelain Crowns in Auburn, WA

Great Northwest Dental provides high-quality porcelain crowns to restore the strength, function, and appearance of damaged teeth. Whether you have a weakened tooth, need support after a root canal, or want a more natural-looking restoration, porcelain crowns offer a durable and attractive solution.

What Are Porcelain Crowns?

A porcelain crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to protect it and restore its natural shape. Made from durable, tooth-colored materials, porcelain crowns provide a strong and natural-looking restoration that blends with surrounding teeth.

Benefits of Porcelain Crowns

  • Natural Appearance – Matches the color and translucency of natural teeth
  • Durability – Designed to last for many years with proper care
  • Tooth Protection – Strengthens and shields weak or cracked teeth
  • Stain Resistance – Does not discolor like natural tooth enamel
  • Improved Function – Restores chewing and speaking ability

When Is a Porcelain Crown Needed?

Porcelain crowns may be recommended for:

  • Teeth that are cracked, chipped, or worn
  • Large cavities that cannot be repaired with a filling
  • Support after a root canal treatment
  • Teeth with severe discoloration or misshapen structure
  • Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant

The Process of Getting a Porcelain Crown

  1. Consultation and Exam – The dentist evaluates the tooth and discusses whether a crown is the best option.
  2. Tooth Preparation – A small amount of enamel is removed to make space for the crown.
  3. Impressions and Temporary Crown – Digital scans or impressions are taken to create a custom crown, and a temporary crown is placed.
  4. Crown Placement – Once the permanent crown is ready, it is securely bonded to the tooth.

Why Choose Great Northwest Dental for Porcelain Crowns?

  • Experienced Team – Skilled dentists with years of restorative experience
  • Advanced Technology – Digital impressions for precise custom crowns
  • Patient Comfort – A focus on gentle, stress-free treatment
  • Convenient Location – Serving Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, and surrounding areas

Call Us
(253)833-6033

Visit Us
1346 8th NE, STE 100
Auburn, WA 98002

Hours
Monday: 7am – 4pm
Tuesday: 7am – 5pm
Wednesday: 7am – 7pm
Thursday: 7am – 4:30pm
Friday: 7am – 2:30pm

Porcelain Crown FAQs

With good oral hygiene and routine dental visits, a porcelain crown can last 10 to 15 years or longer.

Local anesthesia is used to numb the area, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure. Some mild soreness may occur after the appointment but typically goes away within a few days.

Porcelain does not respond to teeth whitening treatments. If whitening is desired, it should be done before placing the crown.

Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups help keep the crown and surrounding teeth in good condition. Avoid chewing on hard objects to prevent damage.

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Exceptional Dental Care for a Lifetime of Smiles

Your oral health is our priority and the team at Great Northwest Dental is here to provide personalized, high-quality care. Contact us today to make an appointment and keep your smile strong and bright.