restorative · snohomish, wa
dental crowns & bridges in snohomish
a crown covers and protects a tooth that’s cracked, worn or mostly filling. a bridge fills a gap with a tooth anchored to its neighbors. both are made to match the teeth around them.
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when a crown makes sense
a crown isn’t the first answer. if a filling will do the job, we’ll tell you — and show you why on your x-rays.
- a cracked or broken tooth
- a tooth with a large, failing filling
- a tooth after a root canal
- a worn or discolored tooth
- the top of a dental implant
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a crown, a bridge or an implant
when a tooth is missing, a bridge uses the teeth on either side as anchors for a new tooth in the middle. an implant replaces the tooth on its own post and leaves the neighbors alone.
each has its place. we’ll walk you through both, including the cost, before you choose. more about dental implants in snohomish.
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how it goes
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step 1
prep
we numb the tooth, shape it, and take impressions or a digital scan. you leave with a temporary crown.
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step 2
the crown is made
your crown is made to fit your bite and shaded to match the teeth beside it.
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step 3
fit
we check the fit and your bite, then cement it in place. brush and floss it like any other tooth.
your dentists
who you’ll see
dr justin trained at nyu college of dentistry, where he excelled in crown and bridge work and received the eugene rothschild memorial award from the new york academy of oral rehabilitation for clinical excellence and attention to detail.
- dr jiwonowner · university of michigan
- dr justinnyu college of dentistry
- dr nessby appointment · university of washington
306 maple ave, snohomish, wa 98290 — on maple ave since 1955, and a short drive from lake stevens, monroe, everett, mill creek, maltby and clearview. park in front or in the back; the office is wheelchair accessible.
open mon 9–5, tue–wed 8–5 and thu 7–4. we accept most private insurance plans and submit the claim for you, and we speak english, korean, spanish, french and afrikaans.
faq
crown questions
how long does a crown last?+
with good care, many years — often ten or more. grinding, chewing ice and skipped checkups shorten that.
does getting a crown hurt?+
the tooth is numbed for the prep. it can feel sensitive for a few days afterward, which usually settles on its own.
crown or filling?+
a filling repairs a small area. a crown is for a tooth that has lost too much of itself to hold a filling safely. we’ll show you which you need, and why.
will insurance cover it?+
many plans cover part of a crown when it’s needed to protect a tooth. we accept most private insurance plans, check your coverage, and submit the claim for you.
i broke a tooth. can you see me soon?+
call as early as you can. a broken tooth is an emergency to us, and new patients are welcome.
reviewed by dr jiwon gwak, dds · november 2026