Dental Crowns In Sarasota, FL
Dental crowns designed by Dr. Bowles and Dr. Karow for natural, long-lasting results.
What Are Crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its strength, function, and appearance. Crowns may be recommended for:
- Teeth with large fillings or extensive decay
- Teeth that have cracked, chipped, or worn down over time
- Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment
- Improving the shape, color, or symmetry of a tooth
At SRQ Smiles, Dr. Bowles and Dr. Karow use the latest iTero Lumina digital scanner to create precise-fitting crowns, and every crown comes backed by a warranty for peace of mind.
Am I a Candidate for Crowns?
Crowns are one of the most versatile treatments in dentistry. Dentists may recommend one if you’re dealing with any of the following:
- Tooth Damage: A cracked, chipped, or worn tooth can weaken over time. A crown reinforces the structure and helps prevent further issues.
- Tooth Decay: When a cavity is too large for a filling, we remove the decay and place a crown to fully protect and strengthen what’s left of the tooth.
- Cosmetic Concerns: Dental Crowns can reshape, even out, or brighten a tooth that doesn’t quite match the rest.
- Missing Teeth: Crowns complete dental implants and anchor bridges, restoring both appearance and everyday function.
- After Root Canal Therapy: Teeth that have had a root canal often benefit from the added strength and protection a crown provides.
Not sure if you’re the right candidate for a crown? Call us and we’ll help you figure out the best path forward for your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Crowns?
The right crown does its job so well you forget it’s there. That’s exactly what Dr. Bowles and Dr. Karow aim for with every restoration.
- Save Your Tooth: In many cases, a crown can preserve a natural tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted.
- Chew Without Worry: A crown restores the tooth's shape and strength so you can get back to enjoying food the way you used to.
- Smile With Confidence: Every crown is shaped and shaded to match your surrounding teeth so the result blends right in.
Meet Your Crown Experts
Dr. Bowles and Dr. Karow have placed over 10,000 crowns, and that experience has only reinforced their commitment to craftsmanship over speed. Rather than rushing through a same-day crown, they take a little more time to have every restoration custom-crafted by skilled technicians at a local Sarasota lab, so the shape, shade, and fit are exactly right.
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Types of Crowns
Crowns For Damaged Teeth: When a tooth has significant decay, a large existing filling, or has worn down over time, a crown can protect what’s left and restore full function. The goal is always to save the tooth and give it the strongest possible foundation going forward.
Cosmetic Crowns: Dental crowns aren’t just for damaged teeth. They can also improve the alignment, color, or overall shape of a tooth. As there’s no underlying damage to treat, preparation is often less involved, and the focus shifts entirely to achieving a result that blends with the rest of your teeth.
Implant Crowns: When a tooth is missing, a crown can be attached to a dental implant to restore both appearance and function. Implant crowns are custom-made at our Sarasota lab to match your surrounding teeth and hold up to everyday use.
Our Crown Treatment Process
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Every crown starts with a conversation about your goals and a thorough look at the tooth and your overall oral health. Dr. Bowles or Dr. Karow will review any necessary imaging and confirm that a crown is the right path forward for you.
2. Numbing & Sedation Options
Before we start, we gently numb the area with local anesthesia so you can relax throughout the procedure. For patients with dental anxiety or more complex cases, we also offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation.
3. Tooth Preparation
Any damaged or decayed material is carefully removed and the tooth is reshaped to create a solid foundation for the crown. We always aim to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
4. Digital Impressions
Then, we use the iTero Lumina scanner to capture highly detailed digital impressions of the prepared tooth. No goopy trays, no gagging, just a fast, comfortable scan that gives us the precision needed to create a great-fitting crown.
5. Your Temporary Crown
A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being made at our lab here in Sarasota.
6. Final Crown Placement
About a week later, your permanent crown is ready. Dr. Bowles or Dr. Karow will check the fit, color, and bite before bonding it into place.
7. Show Off Your New Smile
One of our favorite parts of this process is seeing patients walk out happy. Whether that’s being able to eat comfortably again or hearing a compliment from someone who had no idea you had any work done.
“Just moved to Sarasota and one of my crowns fell off before finding a dentist, but I found one now! They got me in quickly and took great care of me.”
— Rita Kelly
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How Much Do Crowns Cost?
The cost of a dental crown in Sarasota typically ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 per tooth, depending on the number of teeth being treated, the amount of preparation needed, and the quality of the materials used.
Working with a practice that uses a premium local lab rather than outsourcing overseas also plays a role in the quality and longevity of the final result.
Does Insurance Cover Crowns?
In many cases, yes. Most dental insurance plans offer some coverage for crowns when treatment is needed for restorative reasons, such as protecting a tooth from further damage or decay. Coverage can vary depending on your specific plan and why the crown is being placed.
Our team will review your benefits before treatment and walk you through any out-of-pocket costs so there are no surprises. Flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry is available to help spread the investment into monthly payments that work for your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do Crowns Last?
With proper care, there’s no reason a crown shouldn’t last a lifetime, especially with the high-quality materials we use, crafted locally here in Sarasota. The most common factors that can shorten a crown’s lifespan are poor oral hygiene, missed dental visits, grinding or clenching, and new decay developing around the tooth. Keeping up with your cleanings is the single best thing you can do to protect your investment.
How Much of My Tooth Will Be Removed?
It depends on the tooth and your specific situation. Factors like where the tooth is located, how much damage is present, and whether there’s already a large filling all play a role. What doesn’t change is our approach: we never remove healthy tooth structure unnecessarily. Dr. Bowles and Dr. Karow are trained in advanced Verti Prep techniques specifically designed to minimize how much needs to come off while still creating a strong, durable foundation.
Is the Process Painful?
We use local anesthesia to numb the area before any work begins, and sedation options are available for patients with dental anxiety or more involved cases. After the appointment, some mild soreness or sensitivity around the gums is normal for a few days, and temporary sensitivity to hot and cold can occur as well. Both typically resolve on their own.
Our Sarasota Dental Office
Our dental office is conveniently located in the heart of Sarasota, just minutes from downtown and the Gulf beaches. We’re a short drive for patients in Gulf Gate Estates, South Gate Ridge, Bee Ridge, Palmer Ranch, and surrounding Sarasota communities. Patients throughout the Sarasota area choose SRQ Smiles for comfortable, high-quality dental care close to home.
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5677 S. Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
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