Dental Crowns in Goodyear, AZ
A Tooth That Feels Solid. A Crown That Doesn't Look Like Dental Work.
A cracked tooth, a filling that keeps breaking, or an old crown with a dark edge doesn’t have to stay that way. Dental crowns at Francis Dental in Goodyear are digitally scanned, made by a dental lab, and shaped to fit your bite and match the teeth beside them.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom, tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire visible part of a damaged tooth, down to the gum line. A crown restores the tooth’s strength, shape, and ability to chew. Crowns are made from durable materials such as porcelain, ceramic, or zirconia, and are shaded to match the surrounding teeth.
A dentist recommends a crown when a tooth is cracked or broken, badly decayed, weakened after root canal therapy, or holding a filling too large for the remaining tooth to support. Crowns are also used to cap dental implants and to anchor dental bridges.
A filling repairs part of a tooth. A crown covers and protects the whole tooth.
Digital Scans Replace
Goopy Impressions
Francis Dental uses a 3D intraoral scanner instead of impression putty. A small wand captures a detailed digital model of your prepared tooth and the teeth around it. The lab builds your crown from that exact copy of your bite.
What Brings Patients In
A patient from Goodyear, AZ came in to replace an old dental crown on her front tooth after spotting a dark line along her gum in photos from a spring training game. Dr. Tyler Francis found the old crown’s edge had pulled away from the tooth, letting decay start underneath. Her new lab-made crown was scanned, shaded to the teeth beside it, and adjusted until her bite felt even. Now the tooth feels solid when she chews, the tooth underneath is protected again, and the crown blends in so well that she smiles in photos without checking for the line.
Francis Dental holds a 5.0-star rating across 728 Google reviews from patients in Goodyear and across the West Valley.
The Benefits of
Lab-Made Crown
Maintains Natural Tooth Structure
A crown saves the healthy tooth and root that remain after decay or damage is removed, so the tooth stays in place instead of being pulled.
Matches Your Natural Smile
Lab-made from a digital scan, each crown is matched to the color, shape, and translucency of the teeth beside it.
Durable & Longlasting
A crown shields the tooth from further cracking under everyday chewing. With good care, a well-made crown can last up to 15 years.
Does Getting a Dental Crown Hurt?
No. The tooth is fully numbed first, so most patients feel pressure, not pain. Mild gum sensitivity can last a few days, and sedation options are available if you’re anxious.
The bigger risk is waiting. A cracked tooth keeps splitting under normal chewing, and a crack that reaches the nerve can turn a crown into a root canal or extraction.
The Dental Crown Treatment Process
Preparing The Tooth
Dr. Francis reviews x-rays and explains your options before anything starts. The tooth is numbed, decay or cracked structure is removed, and what remains is shaped into a strong base for the crown.
Digital Scan and Temporary Crown
The intraoral scanner captures the prepared tooth, and photos record the shade of your surrounding teeth. While the lab makes your crown, a temporary crown protects the tooth. Skip sticky or very hard foods on that side until your next visit.
Final Fit & Finish
Dr. Francis checks the permanent crown’s fit, color, and bite, then adjusts it chairside until it feels right. The crown is bonded in place with a strong dental adhesive.
FAQs
Frequently
Asked Questions
It depends on how much healthy tooth is left. A filling works when the remaining tooth can support it. A crown is the better fit for a cracked tooth, a filling covering most of the tooth, or a tooth that has had a root canal.
No. The tooth is numbed before any work begins, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Mild gum or temperature sensitivity can last a few days and usually fades on its own.
The lab needs time to shape and shade your crown from the digital scan. The second visit lets Dr. Francis check the finished crown's fit, color, and bite before bonding it, which matters most for a tooth that shows when you smile.
A well-made crown can last up to 15 years with good care. Brush twice a day, floss around the crown daily, and keep your six-month checkups. Avoid chewing ice, and ask about a night guard if you grind your teeth.
Yes. Francis Dental's in-house membership plan includes discounts on additional treatments, with no deductibles or yearly maximums. The office also accepts most major PPO plans and offers in-office financing.
Your Best Smile Awaits
Get a Crown That Fits
Your Bite in Goodyear
Dr. Tyler Francis is a West Valley native, the son of a dentist, and a Midwestern University dental graduate. If a tooth has been cracked, patched, or bothering you, a visit is the place to start. You’ll see what’s going on and know what to expect before any work begins.
Missing a tooth instead? Dental implants and bridges replace it.