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Dental Crowns
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A custom cap to protect and restore a damaged tooth, from a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist who matches it to your smile. 27 years. Choose your dentist wisely.

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Save the Tooth You Already Have

A cracked or worn tooth does not have to become a lost tooth. A dental crown caps it, holds it together, and brings back the strength your enamel lost. Dr. Joseph Goodman has shaped crowns for Beverly Hills families for 27 years, across three generations. As a cosmetic dentist, he matches the crown to the shade and shape of the teeth around it. You keep your own tooth, and it looks natural.

A crown is how Dr. Goodman saves a tooth a filling can no longer hold. After a root canal, it shields the tooth from cracking under your bite. Wait too long, though, and a small problem becomes a lost tooth. At his office on South Beverly Drive, patients come from Bel Air and Westwood for one reason, he tells you the truth about your tooth before he touches it. Anxious about the chair? The visit comes with sedation and a calm pace.

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What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap fitted over your whole tooth. It rebuilds the size, strength, and shape of a tooth worn down by decay or damage, and it can also top a dental implant or anchor a bridge. People call it a cap, since it covers the tooth like one. The American Dental Association lists crowns for discolored or badly shaped teeth, and for covering an implant.

Dr. Goodman uses a crown to rebuild a tooth without pulling it. As a cosmetic dentist, he focuses on the part you see, so the cap blends in beside your other teeth. He shades and shapes it to sit naturally, whether it caps a molar or covers a single implant. On an implant, the crown attaches to a connector called an abutment.

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241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

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Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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When do you need a dental crown?

You need a crown when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but still worth saving. It caps the tooth, holds it together, and guards it from breaking. A crown strengthens a tooth with a large filling and little structure left, or restores one already cracked. Dr. Goodman places one only when the tooth needs full coverage to survive.

  • A tooth with a large filling and little structure left
  • A cracked or weak tooth, including cracked tooth syndrome
  • A tooth restored after a root canal, to guard against fracture
  • A worn-down or broken tooth a filling cannot fix
  • New decay around an old filling, past what another filling can hold
  • A discolored or misshapen tooth you want covered

Not every chip or cavity needs a crown, and Dr. Goodman will say so. A small problem may need only a filling, an inlay, or an onlay, and he reaches for the smaller fix when it lasts. If a simpler repair saves the tooth, he chooses it. Straight answers are how he has earned trust for decades.

What are dental crowns made of?

Crowns come in a few materials, and the right one depends on the tooth, the bite it takes, and how much it shows. A front tooth favors all-ceramic, porcelain or lithium disilicate, which looks the most natural and disappears into your smile. A molar takes heavy chewing force, so zirconia earns its place there, strong and still natural in shade. 

Gold alloy lasts a long time and stays gentle on the teeth it meets, while porcelain fused to metal sits in the middle, metal strength under a tooth-colored surface. A stainless steel crown serves as a temporary while your permanent one is built. As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Goodman leans toward a real-looking result, and he walks you through the trade-offs for your tooth and your budget.

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How does getting a crown work?

Getting a crown takes two visits over about two weeks. At the first, Dr. Goodman numbs the tooth, then does the tooth preparation, shaping it to make room for the cap, and takes a digital scan. You leave with a temporary crown while a lab builds the permanent one to match your bite and shade. If the tooth needs a root canal, it comes first.

At the second visit, he removes the temporary and sets the new crown in place. He adjusts the fit and the bite until it feels like your own tooth, then bonds it for good, a step called cementation. Dr. Goodman explains each step as it comes, so nothing catches you off guard. You walk out with a tooth back to full strength and a cap you cannot pick out in the mirror.

How much do dental crowns cost in Beverly Hills?

In Beverly Hills, crown cost depends on the material and the tooth. Premium all-ceramic crowns run higher, and a root canal or a buildup first can add to it. Dental insurance often covers part of a crown as a restorative service. Dr. Goodman gives you the full number before any work starts. We also offer financing and payment plans.

You will never get pushed into a crown you do not need. Dr. Goodman recommends one only when it protects or saves the tooth, and he weighs it against a filling or an onlay on cost and lifespan. Saving the tooth now runs less than replacing it later. The practice takes CareCredit for larger plans, and the quote you hear is the quote you pay. No hidden add-ons.

Do dental crowns hurt?

Do dental crowns hurt?

Getting a crown should not hurt. Dr. Goodman numbs the tooth fully, so you feel pressure, not pain, while he works. Mild soreness for a day or two afterward is normal as the area settles, and over-the-counter relief handles it. About 60 percent of his patients deal with dental anxiety, so comfort gets planned from the first minute.

For nervous patients, sedation keeps the visit calm. An in-house anesthesiologist, Dr. Thomas Einstein, handles deeper sedation when you want it, so one team keeps you relaxed from start to finish. You can rest while the tooth gets shaped and capped, and no one rushes you or judges the fear. Tell the office your worries, and they plan around them.

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A cracked or worn tooth will not heal on its own, and waiting only risks more damage. A crown protects it and restores your bite and your smile. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD, California License 47521, has been delivering natural-looking smile transformations in Beverly Hills since 1999, serving patients from West Hollywood, Century City, Brentwood, and as far as the UAE and Germany. Call (310) 860-9311 or schedule your consultation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do dental crowns last?

With good care, most crowns last 10 to 15 years, and often longer. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings protect the crown and the tooth beneath it, while your bite habits and gum health shape how long it holds. Skip ice, hard candy, and sticky foods, since those crack crowns and natural teeth alike. The Cleveland Clinic covers how to care for a crown and what wears one down. Treat it like a natural tooth, and it serves you for years.

What is the downside of a dental crown?

A crown means removing some healthy tooth structure to make room for the cap, and once shaped, the tooth needs a crown or restoration from then on. Some teeth feel sensitive for a few days after, and any crown may need replacing down the road. Dr. Goodman keeps the downside small by reaching for a filling or onlay when one will do the job. MedlinePlus explains what a crown involves and when a tooth needs one. He removes only what the tooth needs to stay strong.

Is a crown or a veneer better for a front tooth?

It comes down to strength versus looks. A veneer covers only the front surface, so it suits a healthy tooth you want to reshape or brighten. A crown wraps the whole tooth and adds strength, which a cracked or root-canaled tooth needs. For a chipped but sound front tooth, a veneer often does the job with less tooth removed. For a weakened one, a crown is the safer call. The American Dental Association notes crowns both protect and improve the look of a tooth. Dr. Goodman weighs both for your tooth.

I grind my teeth. Will a crown hold up?

It can, with the right material and a guard. Grinding stresses a crown and can crack it or the tooth under it over time. A custom night guard cushions the force while you sleep and protects both. Dr. Goodman also picks a tougher material like zirconia for heavy grinders. The Cleveland Clinic lists grinding among the habits wearing crowns down. A guard is a small step to save a costly repair.

What is the difference between a crown and a filling?

A filling repairs a small part of a tooth, while a crown caps the whole tooth. A filling restores a tooth after the decay is cleaned out, which works for smaller cavities. When too little tooth remains, a filling cannot hold, and a crown takes over. You can choose among filling materials for smaller repairs. A crown covers and protects a tooth that is cracked or heavily worn. A filling is faster and lower cost, while a crown does more for a weak tooth. Dr. Goodman picks the smallest fix that will last. He will not cap a tooth that a filling can save.

Related Services

  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Bridges
  • Specialty Dentures
  • Full Mouth Reconstruction

The information on this page is provided to help you understand dental crowns and the cosmetic services Dr. Goodman provides. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or individualized treatment. (For personalized guidance, please schedule an appointment with our licensed dental professional.)

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