ServicesSame-Day Crowns
Same-Day Crowns
A cracked or worn-out tooth fixed in one visit of about two hours. No goop impressions, no temporary crown for three weeks.
- one appointment
- ~2 hrs
- one appointment
- from, before insurance
- $1,150
- from, before insurance
- typical PPO coverage
- ~50%
- typical PPO coverage
Who it’s for
- A tooth that cracked or broke
- A large old filling that’s failing
- After a root canal on a back tooth
How the visit goes
Numb and prepare
Numbing gel first, then the injection. We shape the tooth and remove decay.
30 min
Scan
A small wand takes a 3D picture. No trays, no gagging on putty.
5 min
Design with you
Dr. Holloway designs the crown on the screen — you can see the shape and color before it’s made.
15 min
Mill
The crown is milled from a single block of ceramic in our office. Coffee, Wi-Fi, a show on the ceiling screen.
20–30 min
Fit and bond
Try-in, bite check, polish, bond. You leave with the final crown.
20 min
One visit vs two
Same-day vs the traditional way
| Compare | Same-day at Brightwater | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Visits | 1 | 2, two to three weeks apart |
| Numbing | Once | Twice |
| Impressions | 3D scan | Putty trays |
| Temporary crown | None | Two to three weeks |
| Time in the chair | About 2 hours | About 1.5 + 1 hour |
For the nervous
Nothing happens until you say go.
Long visit? Ask for nitrous oxide — it wears off in minutes and you can drive home. Breaks are built in while the crown mills.
How comfort plans workPrice & insurance
$1,150from, per crown before insurance
- Most PPO plans cover about 50% of a crown after the deductible
- About $96/month over 12 months at 0% on approved credit
- Written estimate before we start — no surprises
Estimate only — we confirm your exact benefits before your visit.
Questions people ask
Are same-day crowns as strong as lab crowns?
Yes for most teeth. Milled ceramic crowns last 10–15 years with normal care, the same range as lab-made ceramic crowns. For a few situations (heavy grinding, some front teeth) we recommend a lab crown and tell you why.
How is this different from the traditional way?
Traditionally you have two visits two to three weeks apart, a goopy impression and a temporary crown in between. Same-day means one visit, one numbing and no temporary that can fall off.
Does insurance cover a same-day crown?
Insurance treats it like any crown — usually about 50% after your deductible on PPO plans. We send a pre-estimate if you want certainty first.
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