Restoring Damaged Teeth with Strong, Natural-Looking Crowns
A cracked, decayed, or weakened tooth doesn't have to mean losing it. At Trinity Dental Care in North Scottsdale, Dr. Christine Fink restores damaged teeth with custom dental crowns that protect what's left of your natural tooth while giving you back a strong, natural-looking bite — often in a single visit.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged tooth, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance. We recommend crowns for teeth that are cracked, worn down, weakened by a large filling, or have had a root canal.
A crown covers and reinforces a weakened tooth, helping prevent further cracking or breakdown that could lead to extraction.
Made from tooth-colored materials, your crown is shaded and shaped to blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, a well-placed crown can last 10–15 years or longer.
Not every tooth needs the same type of crown. During your exam, Dr. Fink will recommend the material that best balances strength, appearance, and location in your mouth — commonly all-ceramic, zirconia, or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
Want the full breakdown of each material and how to choose between them? Read our complete guide to the types of dental crowns.
We'll assess the damaged tooth, take digital X-rays if needed, and confirm a crown is the right fit.
Dr. Fink gently reshapes the tooth to make room for your new crown, using local anesthesia for comfort.
In many cases your custom crown is completed and placed the same day — no temporary, no second visit.
We'll check your bite, walk you through simple care tips, and schedule follow-ups to make sure it's holding up well.
Trinity Dental Care is located at Frank Lloyd Wright and Shea in North Scottsdale — easy to reach from McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Paradise Heights, Taliesin West, Shea Corridor, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale Ranch, and McDowell Mountain Ranch.
Need to reach us outside office hours? Call (480) 621-4040 and leave a message — we return all urgent calls the same day.
Yes! In many cases we're able to complete your crown in a single appointment, so you don't have to wear a temporary crown or come back for a second visit. Dr. Fink will let you know if you're a candidate for same-day treatment during your exam.
Fillings work well for smaller areas of decay, but a tooth with significant damage, a large old filling, or a crack needs the added strength a crown provides. Dr. Fink will let you know which option best protects your tooth during your exam.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so you shouldn't feel pain during the appointment. Some mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal as your tooth adjusts.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, a crown can last 10–15 years or longer. How long yours lasts depends on the material, its location in your mouth, and how well you care for it.
Yes. We use tooth-colored materials designed to blend with your natural smile, so your crown looks and feels like it belongs there.
Not really — just brush and floss around it like you would a natural tooth, and keep up with regular cleanings so we can check that it's holding up well.
Don't wait on a damaged or weakened tooth. Call Trinity Dental Care or schedule a consultation online to find out if you're a candidate for a same-day crown.
