Your dentist will file down and remove part of the outer layer of the tooth. An impression will be made of your trimmed tooth and the surrounding teeth. The dentist will put a temporary crown over your tooth to protect it. They send the impression to a lab that makes the crown.

How is a crown attached to a tooth?

Once the crown is ready, the dental professional will attach the crown to a tooth by using a special dental glue or dental cement. While dental crowns are considered to be a permanent procedure, it may be necessary to replace them over a period of time if they become loose or have somehow become damaged.

Does it hurt to get a tooth crowned?

Many people are afraid of the dentist because they worry the process will hurt, and the same worry can be applied to getting a crown. Getting a crown should be a virtually painless process from the first visit to the last. Your mouth will be numbed before any filling or fitting is done by your dentist.