Smile Gallery: Dental Crowns

This patient came in with old metal-based crowns on her two front teeth that no longer matched the rest of her smile, along with a general desire to improve the overall shade, shape, and position of her teeth. Metal-based crowns are a common source of dissatisfaction over time, since the metal substructure can show through at the gumline or give teeth a duller, less natural appearance compared to newer materials.

Using 6 custom crowns, we replaced her outdated front crowns and refined the shape and alignment of the surrounding teeth, bringing her whole smile into better balance. Because these crowns …

This patient needed root canal treatment on two teeth to address decay or damage that had reached the tooth's nerve, followed by crowns to protect and rebuild the treated teeth. Root canal therapy allows a tooth to be saved rather than extracted, and topping it with a crown afterward restores its strength and function for everyday biting and chewing.

Once the root canals were complete, both crowns were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for a precise match to the shape and shade of her surrounding teeth.

The result is two fully restored teeth that look and function …

This patient came in needing a combination of crowns along with a single dental implant to restore her upper teeth. Because this treatment involved implant placement alongside restorative work, comfort mattered, so Dr. Nelson used IV sedation to keep her fully relaxed throughout the procedure. She has no memory of the appointment and left the same day with 3D-printed temporaries in place, so her smile stayed complete while she healed and her final restorations were being prepared.

Once ready, her final crowns and implant restoration were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for precise matching of shape, fit, …

This patient came to our practice needing a more extensive restoration involving both a 3-unit bridge and additional crowns to rebuild her smile. Given the scope of treatment, comfort was a top priority, so Dr. Nelson used IV sedation to keep her fully relaxed throughout the procedure. She had no memory of the appointment and left the same day wearing 3D-printed temporaries, so her smile stayed complete and natural-looking while her final restorations were being prepared.
Once ready, her final bridge and crowns were designed, milled, and custom-stained entirely in-house, allowing us to match the shape, fit, and shade of …

This teenage patient came in with "peg" lateral incisors, the small, underdeveloped teeth found on either side of the two front teeth that can make a smile look uneven or asymmetrical. This is a common developmental issue, and correcting it usually just takes a careful eye for proportion so the finished result looks natural rather than obviously altered.

Using milled composite crowns, we reshaped his peg laterals to a fuller, more proportionate size that better matches the rest of his smile. Because of the way this treatment was performed, no numbing or drilling was required at all, making it a …

This patient came in with teeth that had become chipped and discolored over time, and wanted a smile that looked refreshed and more uniform. Given the extent of work involved in placing veneers across his smile, he was placed under IV sedation to stay fully relaxed and comfortable throughout the appointment.

With him comfortable and at ease, we were able to place veneers to correct the chipping and discoloration, giving him a smile that's brighter, more even, and free of the damage that had built up over the years.

The result is a smile transformation completed in comfort, without the …

This patient came in with a combination of concerns: discoloration he wanted corrected, cavities that needed treatment, and teeth that weren't quite aligned the way he wanted. Rather than addressing each issue separately, we were able to tackle all three at once with a set of 6 custom crowns.

Each crown was designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing us to treat the underlying cavities while also correcting the shade and improving the alignment of his smile in a single, coordinated treatment plan.

The result is a smile that's healthier, more evenly aligned, and free of the discoloration that …

This patient needed crowns and a bridge to restore his front four teeth, an area of the smile that plays a big role in both appearance and everyday function like biting and speaking. Because these teeth are so visible, getting the shape, alignment, and color right was essential to a natural-looking result.

The final bridge and crowns were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for precise matching between the new restorations and his remaining natural teeth.

The result is a smile that looks even, natural, and cohesive across the front teeth, with no visible sign of where the …

This patient visited our office looking to address two things that had long bothered her: chipping on her two front teeth and small, underdeveloped "peg" lateral incisors that threw off the balance of her smile. Peg laterals are a common but often overlooked issue, and correcting them takes a careful eye for proportion so the finished smile looks natural rather than overcorrected.

Using 4 custom crowns, we rebuilt her chipped front teeth and reshaped her lateral incisors to a fuller, more proportionate size, creating a smile with better balance and symmetry from corner to corner. Every crown was designed, milled, …

Single Crown – Before & After

This patient had a damaged front tooth that affected both appearance and function. With a custom-crafted crown, we restored the tooth’s shape, strength, and natural color. The result is a seamless, confident smile that blends perfectly with the surrounding teeth.

We use porcelain dental crowns in Winston-Salem for a variety of reasons. We can customize a crown to completely cover your tooth and improve the look of your smile. Dental crowns can cover stains or discoloration, as well as close gaps or spaces between your teeth. If your teeth need to be reshaped or resized, we can use dental crowns to give you a more seamless look. Your new dental crown can be shaded to match your other teeth so that only you and your dentist in Winston-Salem will know the difference.

Natural, Beautiful Dentistry in Winston-Salem

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This patient presented with a front tooth that was internally discolored. This discoloration often can't be eliminated with professional teeth whitening, so Dr. Nelson recommended a customized porcelain crown to restore it.  

The new crown was expertly shaded to blend flawlessly with the patient's smile, and now they can smile with confidence again. 

Contact Our Team to Learn More about Dental Crowns in Winston-Salem

You can speak with our team by calling (336) 760-1277 to learn more about dental crowns and other cosmetic treatments for your smile. 

Dental crowns can last for many years, but eventually, they may need replacing. Some patients replace crowns when they become damaged. Other times, if crowns are discolored or damaged, our Winston-Salem dentist can consult with you about changing your crowns for more aesthetically pleasing restorations. 

In this case, the patient was unhappy with their old, stained dental crowns and wanted durable replacement restorations. 

Dental Crowns in Winston-Salem, NC

Whether you need a new crown to protect a damaged tooth or to conceal an imperfection, we are here for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.