Midtown Dental Centre places dental crowns at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E in Windsor as part of everyday care, alongside bridges, fillings and root canal treatment. A crown is a tooth-shaped cover bonded over a tooth that has lost too much strength to hold a filling on its own. Phone (519) 944-2401 to have a tooth assessed.

Signs a crown could help

  • A molar that is now held together mostly by filling material
  • A sharp twinge when you bite on one spot, which can be a sign of a crack
  • A cusp that has chipped or broken away
  • A back tooth that has had a root canal and needs protection
  • A front tooth that is badly misshapen or discoloured

An exam and X-rays show whether a crown, a new filling or another option suits that tooth.

Crown or filling?

A filling replaces the part of a tooth that decay or damage has removed, working from the inside. A crown wraps the outside of the tooth instead. When the walls left around a big filling are thin and brittle, a crown can hold them together and protect what remains of the tooth.

Getting a crown, step by step

1. Assessment. Your dentist looks at the tooth, takes X-rays if needed and explains the plan and the cost before anything starts.

2. Preparing the tooth. After freezing, the tooth is reshaped so the crown has room to sit, its shape is copied with an impression or scan, a shade is chosen, and a temporary crown goes on.

3. Fitting the crown. At the next visit the temporary is removed and the finished crown is tried, adjusted for your bite and cemented.

Feeling nervous about treatment?

Let the front desk know when you book. The team explains each step before it begins, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available if it would help you relax. Ask whether it is a good fit for you.

Paying for a crown

Midtown Dental Centre submits claims to your dental insurer for you, and a payment plan can spread the cost of a crown over time. Patients with Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage are seen here too; how much CDCP contributes to a crown depends on your own coverage.

When a tooth is already missing

A bridge uses crowns on the teeth either side of a gap to hold a replacement tooth between them. An implant is another way to replace a missing tooth, and our page on dental implants in Windsor explains how that works.

Making a crown last

Brush along the gumline where the crown meets the tooth, since the natural tooth underneath can still decay there. Clean between your teeth every day, keep up regular checkups and avoid biting down on ice or hard candy. If the crown feels loose or high, call us.

Crowns at our Windsor office

Midtown Dental Centre is at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8W 1K6, with free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible office. Our dentists are general dentists. Weekday appointments run Monday to Friday, including a later evening on Tuesdays.

Crowns and veneers at Midtown Dental Centre in Windsor

If a tooth is broken, worn or badly discoloured, a crown covers the whole tooth to protect it. When the goal is mainly how your front teeth look, veneers may be the better fit. Midtown Dental Centre offers porcelain veneers and composite veneers, and your dentist will explain which option suits your teeth after an exam. Book a visit at our office in east Windsor and we can talk through crowns, veneers or both.

Dental crown questions

Does Midtown Dental Centre do dental crowns in Windsor?

Yes. Crowns are part of everyday care at our office at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E in Windsor, Ontario. Call (519) 944-2401 to book an assessment.

How many appointments does a crown take?

Usually two: one to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary, and one to place the finished crown.

Does getting a crown hurt?

The tooth is frozen before it is prepared. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is common.

How long will my crown last?

It varies with your bite, grinding habits, home care and checkups, so no set number of years can be promised.

Can I use the Canadian Dental Care Plan for a crown?

Yes, CDCP patients are seen at our office. Whether a crown is covered, and how much, depends on your CDCP coverage, so check your details with the program.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. A payment plan can be set up, and claims go directly to your insurer. Mention it when you call.

Do you offer veneers as well as crowns in Windsor?

Yes. Midtown Dental Centre offers porcelain veneers and composite veneers, along with crowns. Your dentist will recommend an option after an exam.

Is a crown or a veneer better for my tooth?

It depends on how much of the tooth needs protecting. A crown covers the whole tooth, while a veneer covers the front surface. We explain the choice at your visit.

Book a crown assessment in Windsor

Call (519) 944-2401 to book with Midtown Dental Centre at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor.