Restore a damaged tooth with a crown designed for your smile and bite. Our dentists assess whether a crown is right for you and explain your treatment options before you decide.
Open until 8 PM weekdays
Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM
Open until 8 PM weekdays · Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM
A crown covers and supports a tooth when too little healthy structure remains for a filling alone. But not every damaged tooth needs a crown.
Depending on the tooth, a filling or a partial-coverage restoration, such as an onlay, may be appropriate. Your dentist will assess the damage, remaining tooth structure, and bite before recommending treatment.
We’ll explain the options that are appropriate for your tooth, including their benefits, limitations, and costs, so you can make an informed decision.
A crown is usually the answer for
Cosmetic issues on a front tooth are often a better fit for porcelain veneers. We will tell you which at the exam.
Every crown protects and strengthens a damaged tooth, rebuilds its shape so you can bite and chew comfortably, and lasts 10 to 15 years or longer with proper care. The material decides how it looks and where it works best.
Porcelain Crowns
Natural-looking porcelain designed to closely match your surrounding teeth for a seamless, beautiful smile.
Best for
Front teeth, visible smile line
Look
Closest match to natural enamel
Good, for light to moderate bite force
E.Max Crowns
High-strength lithium disilicate with excellent translucency, making e.max a popular choice for natural-looking front teeth.
Zirconia Crowns
Molars, heavy grinders, bruxism
Natural, slightly more opaque
Highest
Porcelain-Fused Crowns
Look
Natural, metal base can show at the gumline over time
Very high
We evaluate the tooth, bite, and surrounding area.
We evaluate the tooth, bite, and surrounding area.
You receive a clear recommendation, insurance estimate, and payment options before treatment begins.
You receive a clear recommendation, insurance estimate, and payment options before treatment begins.
Using premium-quality anesthetics (with nitrous gas available), we keep you completely comfortable while shaping the tooth for a secure, precise fit.
Using premium-quality anesthetics (with nitrous gas available), we keep you completely comfortable while shaping the tooth for a secure, precise fit.
Temporary crown protects the tooth while the final crown is made.
Temporary crown protects the tooth while the final crown is made.
Your crown is checked for color, fit, bite, and comfort before it is bonded.
Your crown is checked for color, fit, bite, and comfort before it is bonded.
Crown prices at Smile Lab, Union Square. Uninsured pricing shown; with PPO coverage you pay your plan’s share instead.
Porcelain Crowns
2 visits · 5-year warranty
$1,950
50 min · Includes written plan
$250 for Uninsured
it’s covered for PPO plans
Know your options and understand your estimated cost before treatment begins.
Your plan may cover part or all of your crown depending on your benefits. Your deductible, remaining annual benefits, and plan limitations affect your out-of-pocket cost.
Crowns are typically a covered benefit. Your out-of-pocket share depends on the plan’s coinsurance, deductible and remaining annual maximum. We are in network with:
Insurance coverage varies by plan. Final patient responsibility depends on benefits, deductible, remaining annual maximum, frequency limitations, and clinical diagnosis. Monthly payment options are subject to approval and plan terms.
No insurance? No problem.
BEFORE
BEFORE
Individual results vary. Photos shown with patient consent.
Same-day appointments, 8am to 8pm on weekdays, open weekends.
Written estimate before treatment. All PPO plans accepted.
Crowns, root canals and cosmetic work without a referral elsewhere.
Premium materials and proven techniques for long-lasting results.
Digital imaging and same-visit planning in Union Square.
Sedation dentistry and anxiety-free options tailored to your comfort.
Years placing
crowns
Five-star reviews
841 Broadway, all
specialists on site
I cracked my molar and made an appointment with Dr. Ebrahimi. I’m usually very anxious to go to the dentist and have never needed any dental work (never had any cavities). Dr. Ebrahimi was very kind in explaining to me the process to get a crown and I didn’t feel any pain at all.
Near Flatiron, Gramercy, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, NYU, East Village
4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L to Union Square–14th Street
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that is placed over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. You may need a dental crown if you have a severely cracked or broken tooth, a tooth with a large cavity that can’t be restored with a filling, a tooth that has undergone a root canal, or a tooth that is badly worn down. Your dentist will recommend a crown after a thorough examination to determine if it’s the best solution for your situation.
With proper care, dental crowns typically last between 10 and 15 years. However, many crowns last significantly longer — sometimes 25 to 30 years — depending on the material used, your oral hygiene habits, and lifestyle factors like grinding your teeth or chewing hard foods. Routine dental check-ups and cleanings at Smile Lab NY will help maximize the lifespan of your crown.
The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia, so you should not feel any pain during the treatment. Some patients experience mild sensitivity or discomfort in the days following the procedure, particularly when eating hot or cold foods, but this typically subsides quickly. If you experience prolonged pain or discomfort after your crown is placed, it’s important to contact your dentist right away.
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