How long do dental crowns last?

With proper care and regular dental check-ups, dental crowns typically last between 5 and 15 years. The longevity depends on your oral hygiene habits, the material used, and how well you protect your teeth from grinding or clenching.

Does getting a crown hurt?

Getting a crown is not painful. Dr. Greene uses local anesthesia to numb the area before any preparation, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the procedure. Some patients experience mild sensitivity after the anesthesia wears off, but this typically resolves within a few days.

Does insurance cover crowns and bridges in New Orleans?

Most dental insurance plans cover a portion of crown and bridge treatments, typically 50% of the cost after your deductible is met. Gleem Dental accepts a wide range of major insurance carriers including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and Guardian. Contact our team to verify your specific plan benefits.

What happens if I delay getting a crown?

Delaying a crown can lead to further damage to the tooth, including cracks, fractures, or decay beneath an existing filling. In some cases, the tooth may become too compromised to support a crown, requiring extraction and a more complex restoration like a dental implant or bridge.

Can I get a crown and a facial treatment on the same visit?

Yes! Gleem Dental is unique in offering on-site licensed esthetician services. You can schedule a facial or other esthetic treatment alongside your dental appointment, making your visit a comprehensive self-care experience in our Lakeview office.

Restorative Dentistry • Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns in New Orleans

A cracked, worn, or heavily decayed tooth needs more than a filling — it needs full protection. At Gleem Dental, custom porcelain and zirconia crowns cap and strengthen damaged teeth, while bridges close the gaps left by missing ones. Dr. Caylin Greene designs every restoration with an artist's eye in our Lakeview studio.

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Custom Porcelain & Zirconia

Natural-Looking Restorations

Restores Strength & Function

Insurance Accepted

◦ Strength & Beauty Restored

Protect what's damaged,
replace what's missing.

A crown is a custom cap that fully covers a compromised tooth to restore its strength and shape. A bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth. Together they rebuild both function and confidence.

Dental Crowns

A Custom Cap for a Damaged Tooth

A crown fully covers a tooth that has been cracked, decayed, worn down, or treated with a root canal — restoring its strength, shape, and appearance. Crafted from all-porcelain or zirconia, it protects the tooth beneath while blending in with your natural smile.

A Crown May Be Right When:

A tooth is cracked, broken, or badly worn
Decay is too large for a filling
A tooth has had a root canal and needs protection

Dental Bridges

Closing the Gap of Missing Teeth

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to crowns on the adjacent teeth — or to dental implants. It restores your ability to chew and speak clearly, keeps neighboring teeth from drifting, and completes your smile.

A Bridge May Be Right When:

One or more consecutive teeth are missing
The neighboring teeth are healthy and stable
You want a fixed, non-removable replacement

For smaller areas of damage that don't need a full crown, inlays and onlays may be a more conservative option.

◦ Which Is Right?

Crown vs.
Dental Bridge.

Both restore your smile, but they solve different problems. Here's how a crown and a bridge compare so you know what to expect.

Related Treatments:

Inlays & Onlays•Dental Implants

Feature	Dental Crown	Dental Bridge
Purpose	Caps and protects one damaged tooth	Fills the gap left by missing teeth
What it treats	Cracked, decayed, worn, or root-canal-treated teeth	One or more consecutive missing teeth
Teeth involved	A single tooth is reshaped and covered	Anchored to the two neighboring teeth (or implants)
When recommended	The natural tooth remains but needs reinforcement	A tooth is already gone and needs replacing
The result	One restored, fully covered tooth	A connected row that closes the gap

◦ The Gleem Difference

Restorations with an artist's touch.

A great crown or bridge is equal parts durable engineering and cosmetic artistry. At Gleem, you get both.

Lifelike Porcelain & Zirconia.

Dr. Greene selects all-porcelain or zirconia restorations shaded to match your surrounding teeth, so every crown and bridge blends in seamlessly and stands up to daily use.

01 / MATERIALS

Digitally Designed Fit.

Precise digital impressions capture your bite exactly, producing crowns and bridges that seat comfortably, protect the tooth beneath, and feel like they were always yours.

02 / PRECISION

A Calm, Welcoming Experience.

From gentle preparation to our spa-like Lakeview studio, every step is designed to keep restorative treatment relaxed, comfortable, and unhurried.

03 / COMFORT

◦ Meet the doctor

An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.

Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.

Education

Howard University, DDS

Experience

10+ years

Specialties

Invisalign · Cosmetic

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Founder

Dr. Caylin Greene,
DDS

◦ Your Journey

The path to a stronger smile.

Getting a crown or bridge usually takes just a couple of visits — and we guide you through every step so it stays comfortable and clear.

Consultation

Dr. Greene examines the tooth or gap, reviews your goals, and confirms whether a crown or bridge is the right restoration — then walks you through the full plan.

Preparation

The tooth is gently shaped to receive a crown, or the anchor teeth are prepared for a bridge. Precise digital impressions are taken to design your restoration.

Temporary

A comfortable temporary crown or bridge protects the prepared teeth while your custom, tooth-colored restoration is crafted to fit your bite and shade exactly.

Placement

At your final visit, we bond the permanent crown or bridge into place, check your bite, and polish it — leaving you with a strong, natural-looking result.

◦ Frequently asked

Questions,
answered.

What is the difference between a crown and a bridge?

A crown is a custom cap that fully covers and protects a single damaged, cracked, decayed, or root-canal-treated tooth, restoring its strength and appearance. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to crowns on the neighboring teeth (or to dental implants), literally bridging the gap.

How long do crowns and bridges last?

With good oral hygiene and routine dental visits, crowns and bridges typically last 10 to 15 years or more. Their lifespan depends on the material chosen, your bite, and how well you care for them. All-porcelain and zirconia restorations are especially durable and resistant to staining.

What are crowns and bridges made of?

At Gleem Dental we favor all-porcelain and zirconia, which offer the most natural, lifelike appearance while remaining exceptionally strong. Dr. Greene helps you choose the material best suited to the tooth's location, your bite, and your cosmetic goals.

Does getting a crown or bridge hurt?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal and easily managed. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable and straightforward the process is.

Will my insurance cover a crown or bridge, and what does it cost?

The cost depends on the material used and how many teeth are involved, and many dental plans cover a portion of restorative crowns and bridges. Our team will review your benefits and financing options so you know what to expect before treatment begins — see our Insurance & Financing page for details.

◦ Begin

Dentistry that's
designed around you.

Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.

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