How much does a dental crown cost? A published national study puts the average between $697 and $1,399 before the visit, any extraction, and follow-up care. At Shifa Dental, the savings page lists a porcelain crown at a regular price of $1,584, or $849 for a Shifa Smiles Plan member. Neither figure is your quote. Material, the tooth, preparation, lab work, and your benefits change the estimate.
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Key takeaways
- A 2024 national cost study lists crown averages from $697 for resin or temporary crowns to $1,399 for porcelain. Those averages leave out the exam, extraction, and postoperative fees.
- Shifa Dental’s savings page lists one porcelain crown figure: $1,584 regular, or $849 for a member. It does not list a zirconia or metal crown fee.
- With insurance, your share depends on the plan. Without insurance, you pay the office fee unless a membership discount or approved financing applies.
- No material has a guaranteed lifespan. Care, bite, and the tooth decide how long a crown lasts, so ask what the dentist expects for your case.
- Choose Plano or Garland when you book. Addresses, phone numbers, and current hours are on the office pages below.
How much does a dental crown cost by material?
The ADA’s patient page on wearing a crown says tooth-colored crowns may be ceramic, porcelain, or composite resin, and metal crowns may be gold or a silver-colored metal such as stainless steel or nickel. The dentist weighs where the tooth sits, how much of it shows, chewing pressure, nearby teeth, and cost. Zirconia is a ceramic used for some tooth-colored crowns. Shifa Dental has not published a zirconia fee, so that option has to be priced at the visit.
These rows separate a national study estimate from the one porcelain fee printed on Shifa Dental’s savings page. The study is not a Shifa Dental fee.
| Material | What to know | Figure to use |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain | Tooth-colored. Often discussed for a visible tooth. | Study average about $1,399, study range $915 to $3,254. Shifa savings page lists $1,584 regular, or $849 for a member. |
| Zirconia | A strong ceramic. Suitability depends on the tooth. | No Shifa Dental fee is published. Ask for this material on your written estimate. |
| Porcelain with metal | Tooth-colored outside, metal underneath. Not a gold crown. | Study average about $1,114, study range $770 to $2,454. Not a Shifa fee. |
| Metal | Gold or a silver-colored metal. Often considered where chewing force is high. | Study average about $1,211, study range $821 to $2,861. Not a Shifa fee. |
| Resin or temporary | May protect a tooth while a final crown is made, or serve a shorter-term role. | Study average about $697, study range $488 to $1,593. Not a Shifa fee. |
The national figures come from CareCredit’s summary of the 2024 Synchrony Average Procedural Cost Study. The same page says those amounts do not include the first visit, an extraction, or postoperative fees, and they do not include insurance. The Texas porcelain average on that page is $1,250, which is a state study average, not the $915 to $3,254 porcelain chart range and not a Shifa Dental charge. Read the dental crowns service page for what the visit covers, then ask the office to name the material on your estimate.
How long does each crown material typically last?
There is no fixed year count that applies to every porcelain, zirconia, or metal crown. The ADA patient page explains that material choice depends on location, function, appearance, and cost. It does not assign a lifespan to each material. A crown can chip, loosen, or need replacement sooner if the bite is heavy, decay starts at the edge, or home care slips.
- Porcelain and other ceramics, including zirconia: Chosen partly for color. Ask how the dentist expects that ceramic to hold up on your tooth, especially if the tooth is far back.
- Porcelain fused to metal: The metal support and the outer porcelain can wear differently. Ask which part the estimate covers if one layer needs repair.
- All-metal: Often discussed for strength on a back tooth. Appearance may matter less there than on a front tooth.
- Resin or temporary: A temporary crown is a short-term cover, not the final restoration. Ask how long you are expected to wear it and what to do if it comes off.
Bring habits that affect wear, such as grinding or a favorite hard food, to the visit. The dentist can explain the trade-off for your tooth without promising a permanent result.
How does a crown visit usually proceed?
The ADA patient page describes two common paths. Some crowns, such as a stainless steel crown that is already tooth shaped, can be placed in one appointment. Others, including many composite resin crowns, take two or more visits. When a lab makes the crown, you may wear a temporary cover while the final one is fabricated. The page says that lab step can take up to about two weeks. Your tooth may need less time or more.
- The dentist examines the tooth and talks through material, appearance, and the likely fee.
- If a crown is the plan, the tooth is shaped and any decay that must go is removed.
- A temporary crown may be placed while the final crown is made.
- At a later visit, the dentist checks the fit and bite, then attaches the final crown if it is ready.
- You leave with instructions for chewing, cleaning, and what to do if the crown feels high or comes loose.
That sequence is a general outline, not a promise of same-day treatment or a set number of visits. If the tooth needs a root canal, a buildup, or another step first, the plan and the fee both change. Ask which visit each charge belongs to before you compare one office’s total with another’s.
What else can change a crown estimate?
A crown covers a tooth that needs more support than a filling can give. The fee follows that tooth, not the word “crown.” Front and back teeth differ in visibility and chewing load, so location can change the material and the lab work. A small area of damage is not the same as a tooth with a crack, deep decay, or a failed filling.
Ask for an itemized estimate. Confirm whether it includes the exam, any X-rays recommended for your case, tooth preparation, a buildup if the tooth needs more support, a temporary crown, the lab-made crown, placement, and a later adjustment. If extraction is one of the choices, these questions to ask before a tooth extraction belong in a separate conversation. A filling may also be an option. This guide to types of dental fillings explains the difference, and only an exam can say which treatment fits.
How does cost with insurance compare with cost without it?
With insurance, a plan may pay part of a crown and leave a share for you. That share can change with a deductible, an annual maximum, coinsurance, a waiting period, or a fee the plan allows. Shifa Dental says it accepts most plans, but acceptance is not coverage. A benefit check is an estimate, not a promise of payment. This overview of whether dental insurance covers crowns is a starting point. Your plan documents decide the rest.
Without insurance, you pay the office fee unless another arrangement applies. The only published Shifa Dental crown amount is the porcelain line on the savings page: $1,584 regular, or $849 for a member. A member price is not an uninsured cash fee for every material. The 2024 study range of $697 to $1,399 is a national average before insurance, and it still leaves out the exam and other care.
Here is a labeled hypothetical, not a Shifa Dental fee and not a plan payment. Suppose an office fee for one crown is $1,500 and a plan estimates 50 percent after a deductible that is already met. The plan’s estimated share would be $750 and the patient’s estimated share would be $750. If the plan allows only $1,200, both numbers change. Ask the office which number on your estimate is the office fee and which is the estimated patient portion.
Can the Shifa Smiles Plan or financing lower the bill?
The Shifa Smiles Plan is a discount membership, not insurance. The savings page lists $175 for an initial member, $150 for an additional member, $125 for a child under 13, and $499 for a specified family of four, plus a one-time nonrefundable $20 processing fee. Included care at $0 is two regular exams with X-rays, two regular cleanings, one limited or emergency exam, and one fluoride. The page lists a porcelain crown at $849 for a member, against a regular price of $1,584.
The 40 percent discount on other procedures excludes orthodontics, specialist-rendered care, and lab fees. It cannot be combined with insurance or coupons. Because many crowns involve a lab, ask whether the lab line is discounted before you treat $849 as the full member cost. The regular and member prices were read from the savings page on November 3, 2026.
The financing page says Shifa Dental accepts CareCredit for any dental treatment, with low monthly payments, no up-front cost, and a credit check. It also says qualified Shifa Club members may be offered interest-free payment plans depending on the treatment. Cherry is listed as a separate interest-free plan. Approval is not guaranteed, and a monthly payment is not the total you repay. Ask for the written terms before you agree. Do not treat “Shifa Club” as the same thing as the Shifa Smiles Plan unless the office says they are.
Where are the Plano and Garland offices?
Shifa Dental has two offices. Pick the one you want when you schedule an appointment. The scheduler asks you to choose the office before an address appears.
Plano: 5509 Pleasant Valley Dr #90A, Plano, TX 75023. The Plano business listing on the site shows Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The contact page prints a different Plano schedule, so confirm the day on that page or with the office before you come in. The phone number is listed with the Plano address there.
Garland: 1918 N Plano Rd, Garland, TX 75042. The Garland business listing on the site shows Monday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The contact page prints different Garland hours. Confirm the day you need, and use the phone number printed with the Garland address.
The site header shows a different pair of numbers from the business listing, so this article does not pick one phone for both offices. A service description is not a promise that a specific dentist or same-day crown visit is open that day. For general oral-health information, see the American Dental Association. For your fee, the dentist still has to examine the tooth.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental crown cost at Shifa Dental?
The savings page lists a porcelain crown at $1,584 regular, or $849 for a Shifa Smiles Plan member. That is not a quote for zirconia, metal, or a tooth that needs extra preparation. Ask the office for a written estimate after the exam.
What is a typical cost range by crown material?
A 2024 national study summarized by CareCredit lists averages of about $1,399 for porcelain, $1,114 for porcelain with metal, $1,211 for metal, and $697 for resin or temporary crowns. The study’s overall average span is $697 to $1,399. Those amounts exclude the exam, extraction, and postoperative fees, and they are not Shifa Dental fees.
Does insurance pay for a crown?
Sometimes, for part of it. Coverage depends on your plan’s deductible, maximum, waiting period, and allowed fee. Without insurance, you pay the office fee unless a membership discount or approved financing applies. A benefit check can change after the insurer reviews the claim.
How long do porcelain and zirconia crowns last?
There is no guaranteed number of years. The ADA notes that material choice depends on the tooth’s job, how visible it is, and cost. Ask the dentist what they expect for your bite and home care, and what to do if the crown chips or feels loose.
How do I book a crown visit in Plano or Garland?
Use the online scheduler and choose Plano or Garland before the address appears. Plano is at 5509 Pleasant Valley Dr #90A. Garland is at 1918 N Plano Rd. The phone number for each office is printed with that address on the site. Confirm that day’s hours, because the website prints more than one schedule.
