08/25/2026
An old front crown may draw attention because of its color, shape, dark edge, or changing gumline. But replacing it well starts beneath the porcelain.
When I evaluate a front crown, I look at the tooth underneath, the gums, the bite, and the neighboring teeth. I want to know whether the concern is mainly cosmetic or whether decay, a fracture, root canal treatment, or excess bite force has changed the foundation.
Shade comes later. Natural teeth have translucency, texture, and small variations that a new crown needs to respect. The goal is not to make one tooth look newly restored. It is to help it belong in the smile.
For patients in Encino and the San Fernando Valley, I take time to explain what I see and whether replacement is the most conservative choice.
Call or text Encino Dentistry at (818) 918-6070.