A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring its original shape, size, strength, and appearance. Once placed, a crown covers everything above the gumline and functions exactly like a natural tooth. When a tooth is too damaged for a filling but the root is still healthy, a crown is typically the right solution — preserving the tooth rather than removing it.
At Cedar Pearl Dental in Crestview, FL, Dr. White designs and places custom crowns matched to your surrounding teeth. Patients throughout Okaloosa County, including military families near Eglin Air Force Base, trust our practice for restorative care that prioritizes long-term durability and a result that looks and feels completely natural. According to the American Dental Association, dental crowns are one of the most common and effective restorations for protecting and restoring damaged teeth.
Dr. White recommends a crown when a tooth is too damaged for a filling to adequately restore it — but the root is still healthy enough to save. Placing a crown rather than extracting protects that root, maintains your bite, and prevents the surrounding teeth from drifting.
The material used for your crown affects how it looks, how it functions, and how long it lasts. Dr. White reviews your options and recommends the best material based on the tooth’s location, your bite, and your aesthetic goals.
| Material | Best For | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain / All-Ceramic | Front teeth | Most natural appearance; metal-free |
| Zirconia | Back teeth | Extremely strong; tooth-colored; handles heavy chewing forces |
| Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal | Any position | Metal core strength with natural-looking porcelain exterior |
Getting a crown at Cedar Pearl Dental typically involves two appointments. Here is what happens at each stage:
With proper care, dental crowns typically last 10 to 15 years — and often longer. Longevity depends on the material used, where the crown is placed, and your oral hygiene habits. Regular checkups at Cedar Pearl Dental let Dr. White monitor your crown and address early wear before it becomes a problem.
For military families stationed near Eglin Air Force Base, addressing a damaged tooth before deployment prevents a significantly more complicated and costly situation from developing while you are away. Cedar Pearl Dental works to accommodate crown treatment within deployment windows and accepts TRICARE. Dr. White also handles all restorative dentistry in-house, including any preparatory work needed before crown placement.
Dental insurance typically covers a portion of crown costs when the crown is medically necessary — usually 50% after your deductible, up to your annual maximum. Our team reviews your benefits before your first appointment so you understand exactly what you will owe. For patients with coverage gaps or no insurance, we offer financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit, as well as our in-house membership plan with savings on crown procedures.
Dr. White provides custom crown placement at Cedar Pearl Dental, handling every step of the process in-house from preparation and impressions through final bonding. His approach focuses on preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible while delivering a result that looks and functions like a real tooth.
Patients throughout Crestview and Okaloosa County choose Dr. White for restorative care because he takes the time to explain each step, discuss material options, and build a plan that fits their timeline and budget.
From your first consultation to your ongoing care, we’re committed to providing you with exceptional dental services in a welcoming environment.
Conveniently located in crestview, FL
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