Not every damaged tooth can be patched. A crack that runs deep, a cavity that’s eaten through most of the tooth, or a tooth left brittle after a root canal all reach a point where a filling isn’t enough to hold things together. If you don’t do anything, these problems lead to a tooth that keeps breaking down, pain when you bite or chew, and eventually a tooth that can’t be saved at all.
Our dental crowns in Kirkland stop that decline by covering and reinforcing the tooth before it gets to that point.
Since 2010, Dr. Oveys Hedayati has restored teeth with crowns in cases ranging from a single cracked molar to full-mouth reconstructions. He completed his DDS at Tehran Azad University Dental School (IAU), then went on to postgraduate training in Restorative Dentistry at UCLA School of Dentistry from 2015 to 2017. He holds an active Washington dental license (DE60734395), NPI 1154849735.
When it comes to crowns, his focus stays simple: only recommend one when it’s truly needed, and choose the material based on what the tooth and the smile around it actually call for.
His areas of focus include:
We check the damaged tooth, remove any decay, and reshape it to make room for your new crown.
We take an impression of your tooth and send it to a dental lab, then place a temporary crown to protect the tooth while your permanent one is made.
Once your permanent crown is ready, we check the fit, color, and bite before cementing it in place.
You leave with a crown built to handle everyday biting and chewing, and one that looks like it belongs with the rest of your smile.
| Type | Best For | Strength | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcelain | Front, visible teeth | Good for normal biting force | Most natural-looking, blends with surrounding teeth |
| Zirconia | Back teeth or heavy chewing | Very strong, holds up well over time | Natural-looking, though slightly less translucent than porcelain |
| Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) | Teeth needing both strength and a natural look | Strong metal core with a porcelain outer layer | Natural on the surface, though a thin metal line can show near the gum |
| All-Metal | Back molars with heavy bite pressure | Most durable option, resists wear | Least natural-looking, visible metal color |
A lot of people hear “crown” and immediately think “root canal.” That fear makes sense. Both sound serious. But does a dental crown need a root
Many people need a dental crown after a tooth breaks or gets too weak. Dentists use crowns to protect the tooth and make it strong again.
Dental crown removal becomes necessary when the crown no longer protects the tooth or starts causing problems. Over time, a crown can loosen, break, or hide
