Save the Tooth You Already Have - Dental Crowns in Everett, WA
A crown covers and protects a tooth that’s cracked, worn down, or too damaged for a filling. Custom-made to match your natural teeth, usually fitted across two visits. Trusted by Everett families with 330+ reviews, 4.9 stars on Google.
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Why Patients Choose Us
Crowns That Look Like Your Own Teeth
A crown should be invisible. Modern all-ceramic crowns match the color and translucency of your natural teeth closely enough that nobody will spot which tooth was treated. Crowns are one part of our cosmetic dentistry in Everett.
- Color matched to the teeth either side
- No metal base, so no dark line at the gum
- Made to your tooth’s exact shape
- Seated so they don’t trap food at the gumline
- Fitted by the same dentists who see you for check-ups
Materials
All-Ceramic, Including Procera
We use all-ceramic crowns, including Procera, matched to your natural tooth color. No metal base means no grey line appearing at the gum as the years pass, which is the usual giveaway on older crowns.
Straight Talk
Honest About Alternatives
Sometimes a large filling or an onlay will do the job. A crown takes more of the tooth away, so if you don’t need one we will say so. And if a crown is the right call, we will show you why before starting.
When Crowns Are Needed
A Crown Protects a Tooth That Can’t Be Filled
A filling replaces part of a tooth. When too much of the tooth is gone – or the tooth is cracked and at risk of splitting – a filling has nothing solid to hold onto. A crown covers the whole tooth instead, taking the pressure of biting off the damaged structure.
The usual reasons we place one:
- A cracked tooth, holding the pieces together and preventing further splitting
- A tooth worn down by grinding or acid erosion
- A large filling with little natural tooth left around it
- A badly broken tooth after an accident
- Anchoring a dental bridge in place
- Completing a dental implant
- Covering a misshapen or badly discolored tooth
Not every damaged tooth needs one. If a large filling or an onlay will do the job, we’ll tell you.
What to Expect
Getting a Crown Takes Two Visits
Two appointments, usually about two weeks apart. The first shapes the tooth and captures its exact form; the second fits the finished crown. In between you wear a temporary, so you leave every appointment with a working tooth.
- Two appointments, usually around two weeks apart
- The tooth is numbed throughout both visits
- You wear a temporary crown in between
- You can eat normally with the temporary in place
- Fit and color are checked before anything is cemented
First Visit
Shaping the Tooth and Taking an Impression
We remove any decay, shape the tooth so the crown will seat properly, and take an impression. You leave with a temporary crown while the permanent one is made.
Second Visit
Fitting and Cementing the Crown
We remove the temporary, check the fit and color of the permanent crown against the teeth either side, make any adjustments, and cement it in place. Most people find both appointments straightforward and comfortable.
Crown Problems
When a Crown Doesn’t Feel Right
A well-fitted crown should feel like the tooth it replaced. If yours doesn’t, that’s worth looking at – most causes are straightforward to correct.
- Pain when you bite down or put pressure on it
- Pain that comes and goes rather than staying constant
- The crown feels tall, or your bite feels off
- Sensitivity to cold or sweetness that hasn’t settled
Some tenderness in the first week or two after fitting is normal. Discomfort that persists beyond that, or starts months later, usually has a cause worth finding.
Pain Under a Crown
Why It Hurts When You Bite
Pain under a crown isn’t coming from the crown – crowns have no nerve. It’s the tooth underneath, the gum around it, or the way the crown meets the tooth above.
- The crown sits fractionally high, so it takes the force first
- Decay has formed at the margin where crown meets tooth
- The nerve inside the tooth is inflamed or dying
- The cement has washed out and the crown is moving slightly
- Grinding at night is loading the tooth beyond what it can take
What to Do
Come In and We’ll Check It
Adjusting a high crown takes minutes. A loose one can often be re-cemented. Decay underneath or a nerve problem is worth finding early, because the longer it’s left the more of the tooth is at stake – and if the tooth turns out to need root canal treatment, that’s done elsewhere and we can crown it afterwards. Call (425) 337-2400 and we’ll arrange a time to look at it.
Cost & Payment
How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost?
There’s no single price for a crown, because it depends on which tooth is being treated, the material used, and whether anything needs doing first. We’ll give you a written estimate before any work starts.
What affects the price:
- Which tooth – back teeth take more force and may need a stronger material
- The material – all-ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and precious metal are priced differently
- How much natural tooth remains – very little left may mean a build-up first
- Whether the tooth needs other treatment before the crown
Does Insurance Cover a Crown?
Usually it helps. Crowns are generally treated as restorative rather than cosmetic, so most plans contribute, though yours may have a waiting period or an annual maximum. We’ll check your specific plan and tell you where you stand before you commit.
Please note: We do not accept DSHS, Apple Care, Apple Health, or Provider One dental insurance plans.
Paying the Balance
For anything not covered, we offer CareCredit and can arrange payment in installments.
Want an estimate before you decide?
Call the office and we’ll talk you through what your crown is likely to cost and what your plan covers.
Your Dentists
Who Does Your Crown Work
Crown work is done by the same dentists who see you for check-ups – no handing you to someone you have never met.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Nadia Aboulhosn provides gentle, personalized dental care with a focus on patient comfort and long-term oral health. Originally from Brazil, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2009.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic, and is known for her warm approach, clear communication, and strong community connection.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Raised in Mukilteo and a proud graduate of the UW School of Dentistry (Top 10 of her class), Dr. Valentine is passionate about blending modern techniques with patient-centered care. She speaks Cantonese fluently and focuses on delivering high-quality, comfortable dental experiences for patients of all ages.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Kwok earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington and returned to her hometown after eight years practicing in Milwaukee. She is fluent in English and Cantonese, and is certified in cosmetic dentistry. From routine check-ups to more complex treatment, she is known for a warm, unhurried approach that puts patients at ease.
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Location
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Icon Dental Center – Everett
Address:
1820 100th Pl SE Suite B, Everett, WA 98208, United States
Phone:
(425) 337-2400
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Sun & Fri: Closed
Faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the tooth, the material, and whether anything needs treating first. Most dental insurance contributes, since crowns are usually classed as restorative. We’ll give you a written estimate before starting.
Typically 10 to 15 years, often longer with good care. Grinding your teeth, or using them to open things, shortens that considerably.
The tooth is numbed throughout. Some sensitivity for a few days afterwards is normal, particularly to cold.
Yes. All-ceramic crowns are matched to the shade of the teeth either side, and there’s no metal line at the gum.
A filling replaces part of a tooth. A crown covers the whole thing. If there’s too little natural tooth left for a filling to hold, a crown is the stronger option.
Often yes, though we don’t provide root canal treatment ourselves. If you’ve had one elsewhere and need the tooth crowned, we can do that.
Last updated: September 2026