Dental Crowns in Los Angeles and Downey, CA
Protect and Rebuild a Damaged Tooth
A damaged or weakened tooth can make chewing uncomfortable and become more vulnerable to further breakdown. A custom dental crown covers the visible portion of the tooth to restore its shape, strength and function.
Dr. Won Jung Jeong and Dr. Debora Jeong provide dental crowns at Mission Dental Group in Los Angeles and Downey, CA. Each restoration is planned around your tooth, bite and overall smile.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped restoration that fits over a prepared tooth. It may be used to protect remaining tooth structure, rebuild a damaged tooth or complete another dental treatment.
Crowns are customized for proper fit and selected to complement the size, shape and appearance of the surrounding teeth.
When Is a Dental Crown Needed?
Your dentist may recommend a crown to:
- Protect a cracked or weakened tooth
- Restore a severely worn or broken tooth
- Rebuild a tooth with a large filling
- Protect a tooth after root canal therapy
- Complete a dental implant
- Support a dental bridge
- Improve the shape or appearance of a damaged tooth
An examination is necessary to determine whether the tooth can be restored with a crown or requires a different treatment.
Experienced Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Won Jung Jeong has practiced dentistry since 1993 and has completed approximately 20,000 restorative cases, including about 8,000 dental crowns. His experience also includes dental bridges, root canal therapy, implant restorations and full-mouth reconstruction.
Dr. Debora Jeong has practiced since 2023 and has completed approximately 2,000 to 3,000 restorative cases, including hundreds of dental crowns. Both dentists provide crown treatment and evaluate how each restoration fits within the patient’s bite and long-term oral health.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
A properly designed crown may:
- Restore chewing function
- Protect weakened tooth structure
- Improve the shape and appearance of a tooth
- Support a tooth after root canal therapy
- Complete a dental implant restoration
- Help distribute biting pressure
- Reduce the risk of further fracture
A crown does not make a tooth immune to decay or gum disease. Daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits remain important.
What to Expect When Getting a Crown
Examination and Treatment Planning
Your dentist examines the tooth and surrounding tissues, reviews any necessary imaging and determines whether a crown is the appropriate restoration.
Preparing the Tooth
The treatment area is numbed, and damaged or decayed tooth structure is removed. The remaining tooth is shaped to create room for the crown.
Digital Impressions
An intraoral scanner may be used to create a detailed digital impression of the prepared tooth and surrounding bite. This information helps the dental laboratory create the custom restoration.
Temporary Crown
When laboratory fabrication is required, a temporary crown protects the tooth while the permanent restoration is being made. Avoid sticky or very hard foods and follow the care instructions provided by our team.
Placing the Final Crown
Your dentist checks the fit, appearance and bite before securing the final crown. Adjustments may be made to help the restoration feel comfortable when you chew.
Crowns After Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy removes infected tissue from inside a tooth. Because the treated tooth may be weakened by decay, fractures or the access opening, a crown is often recommended to provide additional protection.
Implant Crowns for Missing Teeth
A dental crown can also serve as the visible replacement tooth attached to a dental implant. Dr. Won Jung Jeong places and restores dental implants, while Dr. Debora Jeong provides implant restorations.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
A crown restores an individual tooth, while a dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. Crowns may be used to support a traditional bridge on either side of the open space.
Digital Technology for Restorative Planning
Mission Dental Group uses digital impressions, intraoral scanning, cone beam computed tomography and AI-assisted visualization to support diagnosis, treatment planning and patient education.
Digital impressions provide detailed information about the prepared tooth and bite. Your dentist uses this information to plan a restoration that supports function and complements the surrounding teeth.
How to Care for a Dental Crown
Brush twice daily, floss around the crown and maintain regular dental visits. Cleaning along the gumline helps protect the natural tooth beneath the restoration.
Avoid chewing ice or using your teeth to open packaging. If you grind or clench your teeth, ask your dentist whether additional protection should be considered.
Contact our office if your crown becomes loose, breaks or causes persistent discomfort.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns
Request a Dental Crown Consultation
If you have a cracked, worn or weakened tooth, a custom crown may help restore its function and appearance. Contact Mission Dental Group for an evaluation at our Los Angeles or Downey office.
Los Angeles Office
936 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-380-1996
Downey Office
9434 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
562-803-9999