Restore a damaged tooth.
A dental crown is a durable, natural-looking cap that covers a damaged tooth — restoring both its strength and its appearance. Dr. Bradley, a UCLA-trained dentist, designs custom crowns that blend in with your natural teeth for a comfortable fit and lasting results.
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A cap that protects and rebuilds a tooth.
Dental crowns — often called “caps” — are protective restorations that cover the entire visible surface of a tooth. They add strength to teeth that are too worn or damaged for a smaller fix like a filling. By fully encasing the tooth, a crown restores its shape, function, and appearance while preventing further damage.
What a crown does for your tooth.
Restored function
A crown rebuilds your tooth’s structure so you can chew and speak comfortably again — whether it’s worn down or broken, function and stability come back together.
Natural appearance
Crafted from advanced ceramic, crowns are made to match the color and texture of your surrounding teeth so they blend in seamlessly.
Long-lasting durability
With good oral hygiene and routine checkups, a quality crown gives years of reliable protection — sealing and strengthening the tooth it covers.
Reasons a tooth may need a crown.
Repairing damaged teeth
Crowns restore strength and prevent further harm to chipped, cracked, or broken teeth.
Treating large cavities
When a filling isn’t enough, a crown reinforces and protects a heavily decayed tooth.
After a root canal
Root canal-treated teeth can become fragile — a crown restores their durability and function.
Rebuilding worn teeth
Crowns restore the proper shape and bite for teeth worn down by grinding or erosion.
Restoring a dental implant
Placed on top of an implant (a replacement tooth root), a crown serves as the realistic, fully functional tooth.
Replacing a large, failing filling
When an old filling has weakened a tooth, a crown helps prevent fractures and extends the tooth’s life.
From damaged tooth to finished crown.
Comprehensive exam
We start with a thorough evaluation, including digital X-rays, to assess the tooth and confirm a crown is the right solution.
Preparing the tooth
Dr. Bradley gently numbs the area, reshapes the tooth, removes any decay, and takes precise impressions for your custom crown.
Temporary crown
While your permanent crown is being made, we place a temporary crown to protect the tooth and keep you comfortable.
Placing the permanent crown
At your follow-up visit, we bond your custom crown securely in place and check the fit and bite for a comfortable, natural finish.
Planned and performed in one place.
Dr. Bradley is a UCLA-trained, surgically-proficient dentist who plans, places, and restores your treatment himself — so the dentist who knows your mouth is the one doing the work, start to finish.
Surgically trained dentist
Four UCLA degrees and a decade of education and training, plus advanced surgical and implant fellowships and a faculty appointment at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Everything under one roof
Surgery, implants, and restorations handled in-house — no being referred across town.
Affordable, explained up front
Most major insurance accepted and monthly payment plans available, reviewed with you up front.
Trusted by Huntington Park families
“Dr. Bradley really cares for your teeth — his philosophy is to keep as much of the natural tooth as possible. He explained everything clearly, calmed my nerves, and did the procedure perfectly.”
“The best dentist in town. They really helped me with my fillings — completely pain-free — and made me feel at home through the whole process. Highly recommend.”
“My oral health has improved a lot with Dr. Bradley. He listens to my concerns and explains exactly what he’s doing and why — he even shows me the X-rays. He handles my cleanings and put on my adult braces himself, and the whole team is stellar.”
Dental crown questions, answered.
How long do dental crowns last?
With good care and regular checkups, a well-made crown can last for many years. Brushing, flossing, and routine exams all help extend the life of your restoration and keep your smile healthy.
What are dental crowns made of?
Crowns can be made from several materials. Porcelain and ceramic crowns give a natural, tooth-colored look that’s ideal for visible front teeth, while porcelain-fused-to-metal and all-metal crowns add extra strength for back teeth that take heavy chewing. Dr. Bradley recommends the material best suited to the tooth’s location and your goals.
Does getting a dental crown hurt?
Getting a crown is a comfortable, straightforward process. The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia before any work begins, so you shouldn’t feel pain while the tooth is prepared. You may notice mild sensitivity for a few days afterward, which usually fades quickly. Most patients find it far easier than expected.
Is a crown covered by insurance?
Most major dental plans help cover crowns when they’re needed, and we offer monthly payment plans. Our team verifies your benefits and reviews all your options at your appointment — no surprises.
Reviewed by Dr. Bradley Salvatore, DDS · Updated July 1, 2026
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