Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns in Upland, CA
When a tooth is cracked, severely decayed, broken, or worn down, a dental crown is often the best way to restore it — protecting it from further damage while bringing back full strength and a natural appearance.
At Young Dental Health Center in Upland, Dr. Clifford Young and Dr. Peter Young offer CEREC same-day dental crowns — walk in with a damaged tooth and walk out with a permanent, custom-crafted porcelain crown, all in a single visit. No temporary crowns. No second appointment. No dental lab delays.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth, encasing it completely from the gum line up. Crowns restore the tooth's original size, shape, strength, and appearance, and once cemented in place, function exactly like a natural tooth.
Depending on the material used, dental crowns can be made from porcelain, zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, or gold alloy. At Young Dental Health Center Upland, we primarily use all-ceramic and zirconia crowns — both of which are metal-free, highly durable, and indistinguishable from natural teeth in color and translucency.
Dental crowns can be used to correct deficiencies in both function and appearance, making them suitable for both cosmetic and restorative procedures.
Dental crowns are recommended for:
Same-Day CEREC Crowns — No Temporary, No Wait
Traditionally, getting a dental crown required at least two appointments spread over two or three weeks. During that time, patients wore an uncomfortable temporary crown that could fall off, feel awkward, and required careful eating habits. At Young Dental Health Center Upland, we've eliminated that experience entirely with our CEREC CAD/CAM technology.
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a state-of-the-art digital crown system that designs and mills your permanent porcelain crown right here in our Upland office — while you wait. We use a special computerized tooth creation technology called CEREC. This digital system works from imaging to production in a short time in our own office. Here's exactly how each step works:
A Camera Instead of Messy Impressions
After we prepare your tooth, we use an ultraprecise camera that takes a digital image of your tooth — eliminating the need for messy putty and impression materials that most patients hate, including the gag-inducing feeling of a tray in your mouth. This image takes into account exactly how your tooth should look and how your bite should feel, then uploads to a computer that designs the porcelain crown.
Crown Design & Color Selection
The digital image is uploaded to our software, which models your custom crown accounting for your exact bite, tooth proportions, and the color you choose. To maintain your unique look, you can even choose the color of porcelain that you want your tooth milled from — helping your new crown blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Milled in Under 12 Minutes
Two specialized diamond burrs or points actually mill the tooth we design from a block of solid porcelain — right here in our office while you wait. We do not have to send anything to a dental lab because the 3-D tooth printer literally “prints out” your crown in less than 12 minutes. We have full control of the entire process.< 12 min to mill
Bonded & Done — Same Day
Once your new crown is bonded to your tooth, you are ready to leave our office with a restored smile. No temporary crowns and no second appointment needed. Of course, you are always welcome to schedule a follow-up visit — but you might not need one with the high-quality crown designed just for you.
Traditional vs CEREC — The Difference is Clear
Old-fashioned crown procedures meant two or three weeks of wearing an uncomfortable temporary crown that could fall off, feel awkward, and required careful eating habits. With our CEREC system, we've turned a multi-week ordeal into a single comfortable appointment.
We have full control of this entire process, so we can offer you convenient porcelain crowns that are designed just for you. To maintain your unique look, you can even choose the color of porcelain that you want your crown to be milled from — helping your new crown blend in seamlessly with your other teeth.
Your permanent porcelain crown is milled in our office in under 12 minutes — then bonded the same visit.
No Temporary. No Wait. No Compromises.
We love how CEREC provides same-day crowns — and we know you will too. Here's what makes it different from everything you've experienced before.
No Messy Impressions
A precise digital camera captures your tooth in 3D — eliminating the gag-inducing putty trays that most patients dread. Just a quick, comfortable digital scan.
Permanent Crown Same Day
Your crown is milled in under 12 minutes and bonded the same appointment. No temporary crown, no second visit, no 2–3 week wait. Just done.
Choose Your Color
You choose the color of porcelain your crown is milled from, so it blends seamlessly with your natural teeth. Full control, custom result, perfectly matched.
Why Choose Us for CEREC Crowns in Upland?
- Full in-house CEREC system — no dental lab outsourcing, no delays
- Dr. Clifford Young and Dr. Peter Young have decades of combined experience
- All-ceramic and zirconia crowns — metal-free, natural-looking
- Precise digital scanning replaces uncomfortable putty impressions
- Insurance accepted — we'll help you understand your coverage
- 550+ five-star reviews from Upland, Claremont, La Verne, and Rancho Cucamonga
Frequently Asked
With our CEREC same-day technology at Young Dental Health Center, your permanent porcelain crown is designed, milled, and placed all in one appointment — typically 1.5 to 2 hours total. The crown itself is milled in under 12 minutes. No second visit, no temporary crown, no waiting weeks for a dental lab. Traditional crowns without CEREC require two visits spread over 2–3 weeks.
No — the procedure is generally not painful. Dr. Young will use local anesthesia to numb the area, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the treatment. We also offer oral sedation for patients who experience dental anxiety. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the experience is from start to finish.
The cost of a dental crown varies depending on the material used, the location of the tooth, and the complexity of the procedure. At Young Dental Health Center, we'll always review treatment costs with you in advance so there are no surprises. We accept most major dental insurance plans and offer flexible financing options — call us at 909-985-8500 to discuss your specific situation.
Many dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for restorative procedures like crowns. The extent of coverage depends on your specific plan and provider. It's best to check with your insurance company in advance — or call our Upland office at 909-985-8500 and we'll help you understand your benefits and maximize your coverage before your appointment.
Same-Day CEREC Dental Crowns in Upland, CA — Book Today!
No temporary crowns. No second appointment. No dental lab delays. Just a precisely designed, permanently bonded crown completed the same day you sit in the chair.
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Excellent service. Dr. Cliff Young was wonderful — he meticulously examined my teeth and made the right recommendations. I highly recommend this dental office.
This is all around, the best Dentist in Southern California! Customer Service — Amazing! In every department, everyone loves what they do!
I had a dental emergency while on a road trip and they were able to fit me in between patients. If I lived in this area, this would definitely be my primary dentist.
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