Enhancing Your Smile with Cosmetic Crowns at Bright Smile Design
- BrightSmileDesign
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
In today’s digital world—filled with high-resolution video meetings, Instagram stories, and professional headshots—your smile is often the first impression you make. Damaged, discolored, or misshapen teeth can make you feel self-conscious and hold you back from smiling freely. That’s where cosmetic crowns can make a transformative difference.
What Are Cosmetic Crowns?
A cosmetic crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or compromised tooth to restore its original shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is significantly worn down, cracked, broken, or has a large filling that doesn’t have enough natural tooth structure to hold it in place. A cosmetic crown seals cracks, supports weak teeth, restores fractured teeth, attaches bridges, and covers discolored or misshapen teeth.
At Bright Smile Design, our cosmetic crowns are custom-designed for a perfect fit and natural appearance, giving you both function and beauty.
What Are Cosmetic Crowns Made Of?
Crowns come in several materials, each offering unique benefits depending on the tooth’s location and the patient’s goals.
Crafted with advanced ceramic materials, porcelain crowns (also known as EMAX) are highly aesthetic and contain no metal. They are ideal for front teeth and provide:
Superior esthetics with opalescence and depth of color
Metal-free construction for natural translucency
Bonded fit that blends seamlessly with your existing teeth
Porcelain veneers share similar visual qualities but differ in function and coverage, as veneers only cover the front surface of the tooth.
Zirconia is a strong, white material that’s ideal for molars and back teeth due to its ability to withstand heavy chewing. These crowns offer:
No visible metal lines at the gumline
Exceptional durability for high-bite pressure
Natural appearance and stain resistance
These combine strength and esthetics by fusing porcelain to a metal substructure. While less commonly used today for cosmetic cases, they’re sometimes preferred for back teeth needing added strength.
How Is a Crown Placed?
The process of receiving a cosmetic crown typically involves two visits:
Preparation Appointment- Your dentist gently reduces the tooth to make space for the crown. An impression is taken of your teeth and gums, which is sent to the lab for custom fabrication. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth in the meantime.
Placement Appointment- At the second visit, the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is cemented into place. The dentist ensures a precise fit, adjusts the bite if necessary, and polishes the crown for a natural look.
Will It Look Natural?
Absolutely. One of the main advantages of today’s cosmetic crowns is their natural appearance. Using advanced shade-matching techniques, we consider multiple factors—such as the color, shape, length, and translucency of your existing teeth—to craft a crown that blends in beautifully.
If you have a specific cosmetic goal in mind (e.g., a brighter shade or more symmetrical shape), be sure to discuss it with your dentist during your consultation. At Bright Smile Design, we aim to meet your aesthetic expectations while restoring your oral health.
Why Choose a Crown Instead of a Veneer?
While veneers cover just the front surface of the tooth and require less preparation, crowns fully encase the tooth, offering more structural support. Crowns are typically used when:
The tooth has significant structural damage
You need to support a dental bridge
The tooth has undergone root canal therapy
You’re covering a dental implant
In short, if the tooth is too damaged for a veneer to be effective, a crown is the right solution.
How Should I Take Care of My Crown?
Caring for your crown is much like caring for your natural teeth:
Avoid hard foods like ice, hard candy, or pens that can damage the crown
Protect against grinding with a nightguard if necessary
Brush twice daily and floss to keep plaque from building around the crown’s base
Visit your dentist regularly for exams and professional cleanings
Flossing is especially important around crowns—plaque buildup where the crown meets the gum can lead to gum disease and decay under the crown.
Why Bright Smile Design Is Your Best Choice for Crowns
Whether you’re visiting us in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Howell, NJ, you can expect:
Advanced digital imaging and 3D planning
Top-rated cosmetic dentist Dr. Alexander Lezhansky, with extensive crown experience
Personalized consultations and expert care tailored to your goals
A natural-looking result that enhances your confidence and smile health
Ready to restore and revitalize your smile?
Contact Bright Smile Design today to schedule your cosmetic crown consultation with Dr. Lezhansky. Let us help you smile more confidently—online, in person, and everywhere in between.
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