Dental Crowns in Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania, VA

A dental crown (also called a 'cap') is a custom-made restoration that fits completely over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth above the gum line. It restores the tooth's original shape, size, strength, and appearance — protecting it from further damage and allowing you to chew normally.

A same-day crown is designed, milled, and placed in your mouth all in a single appointment — typically 1–2 hours. Using CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) technology, we take a digital scan of your tooth, design the crown on-screen, mill it from a solid block of ceramic right in our office, and cement it permanently the same day. No temporary crown, no second visit, no waiting weeks.

With proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a high-quality crown can last 10–15 years or significantly longer. Avoiding hard foods like ice, not using your teeth as tools, and wearing a nightguard if you grind your teeth will all help extend the life of your crown.

Absolutely. Our crowns are crafted from premium all-ceramic or zirconia materials that closely mimic the translucency and color of natural enamel. We custom shade-match every crown to your surrounding teeth so it blends in virtually undetectably.

No. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so you won't feel anything during preparation. You may notice mild sensitivity for a day or two after the appointment as the anesthesia wears off, but this is temporary and easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

A crown is recommended when a tooth has a large cavity too big for a filling, is cracked or fractured, has weakened after a root canal, has a very large old filling that is failing, or is severely discolored or misshapen. In some cases, a crown can completely save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

We offer metal-free all-ceramic and zirconia crowns. Zirconia (like BruxZir) is exceptionally strong and ideal for back molars that take the most chewing force. All-ceramic crowns provide the most natural appearance and are ideal for front teeth. We'll recommend the best material for your specific tooth based on its location and your bite.

Yes. An implant crown is the final restoration placed on top of a dental implant. At Reform Dentistry, Dr. Al-Douri places both the implant and the crown, providing a complete tooth replacement solution from start to finish.