SAME DAY CROWNS
Need a crown? Elevated Dental in Telluride offers same-day crown
technology so you're in and out in one visit. Durable, natural-looking results.
Same-Day Crowns in Telluride
Your smile has impact. It plays a role and influences the way you move through the world!
The way you perceive yourself matters. A smile you're comfortable with changes how you greet people, how you laugh, whether you let yourself be photographed, whether you speak up in a meeting or hold back. It affects how others perceive you and, maybe more importantly, as I said, how you perceive yourself. That's not a small thing. And it's exactly why a damaged or broken tooth is worth fixing properly.
A crown is one of the most reliable ways to do that. It covers what's left of a compromised tooth, restores it to full function, and when it's done well, it looks completely natural. At Elevated Dental, we've been placing crowns for a long time, and we offer something that makes the whole experience a lot easier: same-day crowns, completed right here in our Telluride office.
Check out the infographic below for more info on crowns. Or click here to see the questions our patients most commonly ask →
Ready to talk about your smile? Call us at 1-970-728-3665, send an email, or stop by the office. We're open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm!
Same-Day Crowns: One Visit, Done
Most dental offices still send crown work to an outside lab, which means two appointments and a temporary crown in between. We do things differently.
Using in-office 3D scanning and CEREC milling technology, Dr. Stinnet can design, mill, and place your permanent crown in a single visit.
After your tooth is prepared and scanned, the crown is custom-designed and then milled right here while you take a break, step outside, or just watch it get made if that's your thing. Once it's ready, Dr. Stinnet checks the fit, adjusts it to your bite, and cements it in place. You walk out with a finished crown the same day you came in.
For anyone making the drive from Montrose or Ridgway, this matters a lot. One trip instead of two.
What Are Crowns Made Of?
Not all crowns are the same material, and the right choice depends on where the tooth is, how visible it is, and how much pressure it takes when you chew.
Porcelain and ceramic crowns are the most natural-looking option and are typically used for front teeth or anywhere your smile is visible. Porcelain-fused-to-metal combines a strong metal base with a tooth-colored exterior, a solid choice for back teeth that need durability without sacrificing appearance. Full gold crowns are the most durable option available and work well for molars, though they're less commonly requested these days.
Dr. Stinnet will walk you through the tradeoffs for your specific situation so you can make a call that actually makes sense for you.
When Does a Tooth Need a Crown?
Crowns come up more often than people expect. They're typically recommended when a tooth has:
Lost too much structure to hold a filling on its own, cracked or fractured under pressure, been through a root canal and needs protection, worn down significantly over time, or become too damaged or discolored to restore any other way.
If you're not sure whether a crown is what you need, that's exactly what the consultation is for. Dr. Stinnet takes a conservative approach. If there's a simpler fix that makes sense, he'll tell you.
We're accepting new patients in Telluride and see patients from Ridgway, Montrose, and surrounding communities throughout the region. Give us a call to schedule a cosmetic consultation!
Call 1-970-728-3665
or email us at office@elevateddentaltelluride.com
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
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Yes. Crowns are color-matched to blend with your surrounding teeth. Most people can't tell the difference once it's placed.
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With normal care, most crowns last 10 to 15 years or more. Brushing, flossing, and keeping up with regular cleanings are really all it takes.
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The tooth is numbed before anything happens. Most patients are surprised by how manageable it is. If you have anxiety about dental work, we offer sedation options and can talk through what would make the visit easier for you.
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Many plans cover crowns when they're medically necessary. Call us and we can help you sort out what your coverage looks like before you commit to anything.
You came here because something's not right with a tooth. Let's fix it properly, in one visit if we can, and get you back to feeling like yourself.
Call us at 970-728-3665. We're open Monday through Thursday and would love to help.
We offer same day crowns for a reason: They’re something that often needs to be fixed asap!
Call our front office at 1-970-728-3665 or send us an email. Our office manager, Sarah, will make sure you’re taken care of!
Elevated Dental
101 East Colorado Avenue, Suite 202, Telluride, CO Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Of our many patients at Elevated Dental, many of them drive in from all over the San Juan Mountain community, like Montrose and Ridgway. Like proper Telluride locals, we also live outside of town and know the commute with great intimacy…
If you find yourself driving 45 minutes to see us, just know that we appreciate deeply you and will make the drive absolutely worth it!
We’re about 50 minutes from Ridgway and 75 minutes from Montrose. Call us if you have any issues!