Dental Crowns & Fillings in Cypress, TX — Custom, Comfortable, Done In-House
Dental crowns and fillings at Aster Smiles are custom-fit and placed in-house by Dr. Thanh Huynh, DMD, FAGD and Dr. Stephen Choe, using tooth-colored materials matched to your smile. Whether you cracked a tooth, lost an old filling, or need a crown after a root canal, we get you fixed with a plan that’s explained up front — no guessing at the cost.
Written by Dr. Thanh Huynh, DMD, FAGD — Medically Reviewed by Dr. Stephen Choe — August 2026
Tooth-Colored Materials
Fillings and crowns matched to your natural shade
In-House, No Referral
Same dentist plans and places your restoration
Written Estimate First
You know the number before treatment starts
Sedation Options
IV sedation available for anxious patients
Do You Need a Filling or a Crown?
A filling repairs a small to moderate cavity or chip — the dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and fills the space with a tooth-colored composite material, usually in one visit.
A crown is a full cap that covers the entire visible tooth. It’s used when there’s too little healthy tooth structure left for a filling to hold — after a root canal, a large break, or a tooth that’s been filled and refilled until there’s not much original tooth left. The right one for your tooth depends on how much healthy structure is left to work with — that’s exactly what we check at your exam before recommending either one.
What to Expect for Your Filling or Crown
Fillings are typically done in a single visit: numb the area, remove the decay, shape and bond the composite material, and check your bite — most patients are in and out within an hour.
Crowns usually take two visits. At the first visit we prepare the tooth, take a digital scan or impression, and place a temporary crown while your permanent one is custom-made. At the second visit, the permanent crown is bonded into place. Depending on your case, same-day crown fabrication may be an option — ask us at your visit whether your tooth qualifies, since it depends on the tooth’s condition and location.
If a crown ever comes loose or an old filling falls out, that’s a same-day priority for us — call (832) 476-7676 and we’ll get you seen.
Crowns & Fillings FAQs
Cost depends on the material, the tooth’s location, and whether other treatment (like a root canal) is needed first — a crown on a molar that also needs a root canal costs more than a simple filling on a front tooth. We don’t quote a number sight-unseen. Call (832) 476-7676 or come in for an exam, and we’ll give you a written estimate before anything is scheduled.
Sometimes — if you’re specifically looking for a same day crown near me, ask us at your visit whether your case qualifies for same-day fabrication. It depends on the tooth’s condition and location. Many cases use the standard two-visit process with a temporary crown while your permanent one is made.
Most dental plans cover a portion of both, though what share they pay depends on your specific plan and deductible. We work with many PPO plans and verify your benefits before treatment so you have a clear estimate ahead of time.
An emergency dental crown repair is a same-day priority for us — call (832) 476-7676. Keep the crown if you still have it and avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Local anesthesia numbs the area before we start, so you shouldn’t feel the drilling itself — most patients describe pressure, not pain. If you have dental anxiety, IV sedation is available for fillings and crowns at a flat rate — $500 up to an hour, $800 for one to two hours, $1,000 beyond that, same rate for every patient.
Crowns & Fillings Near You
Aster Smiles treats crowns and fillings for patients throughout Cypress and nearby communities, including Bridgeland. If you don’t have dental insurance or your plan doesn’t cover the full cost, Cherry and CareCredit both offer monthly payment options (subject to approval) — ask our team when you call.
If your tooth needs a root canal before it’s ready for a crown, see our root canal treatment page for what that involves.
Ready for a Crown or Filling That Fits Right?
Custom-matched crowns and fillings, planned and placed in-house. Call (832) 476-7676 or request an appointment online.