Short answer
Yes, you can get a crown on a Saturday at Richmond Dental Care. A standard crown takes two visits: one to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary, and a second about 5 days later to place the final crown once it comes back from the lab. We’re open Saturdays 9am–3pm, and our self-pay crowns start at $1,199.
Why choose a Saturday for crown treatment?
A crown visit is not a quick stop. With numbing, preparation and impressions, the first appointment often takes an hour or more, and your lip may stay numb for a few hours afterward. Booking on a Saturday means you don’t have to take time off, rush back to a meeting or talk through a numb lip on a work call.
We see patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Many Richmond and Fort Bend families split it: one visit on a weekday and the other on a Saturday, or both on Saturdays. Learn more about our Saturday dental appointments.
When do you need a crown?
- A tooth is cracked or has a large broken piece
- A cavity or old filling is too big for a new filling to hold
- A back tooth has had a root canal and needs protection
- A tooth is badly worn from grinding
- A dental implant needs its final tooth
- A front tooth is badly discolored or misshapen and bonding won’t hold up
What happens at each crown visit?
Visit 1: preparing the tooth
- We examine the tooth and take X-rays if needed.
- The area is numbed with local anesthetic.
- We remove decay and shape the tooth so the crown can fit over it.
- We take impressions of the prepared tooth and your bite and choose a shade.
- You leave with a temporary crown protecting the tooth.
Visit 2: placing the final crown
- We remove the temporary and clean the tooth.
- We try in the new crown and check the fit, color and bite.
- Once it’s right, we cement it in place and make any final bite adjustments.
The lab usually takes about 5 days, so the final crown is placed about 5 days after your first visit. We schedule your second appointment before you leave, and you can choose a Saturday if that works best.
How does a two-visit crown compare with other options?
| Option | Visits | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Lab-made crown | Two | Most cracked, heavily filled or root-canal-treated teeth |
| Large filling | One | Smaller damage where enough healthy tooth remains |
| Bonding | One | Small chips, mainly on front teeth |
| Extraction and replacement | Several | Teeth that can’t be saved |
We don’t make same-day crowns in our office. A lab-made crown is a well-proven option, and the temporary protects your tooth in the meantime.
How do you care for a temporary crown?
- Chew on the other side when you can.
- Skip sticky and very hard foods such as caramel, gum, nuts and ice.
- Slide floss out sideways instead of pulling it up between teeth.
- If the temporary comes off, keep it and call us. Don’t leave the tooth uncovered for long.
What does a crown cost?
Our self-pay crowns start at $1,199, and that price is listed with our other fees on our dental prices page. If you have PPO insurance, we verify your benefits before the visit. Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit financing are available, and FSA or HSA funds can be used. We give you a written estimate before we start.
Wondering how long a crown will serve you? Read how long a dental crown lasts, or visit our dental crowns page.
When to call us
Call us if a tooth has cracked, a large filling has broken, or a temporary crown has come off. Saturday spots can fill up, so call early in the week if you’d like a weekend visit. Call (832) 612-2831 — we’re open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9am–3pm.
Frequently asked questions
The tooth is numbed with local anesthetic, so most people feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. The gum around the tooth may be tender for a day or two.
You can eat, but be gentle. Avoid sticky and hard foods and chew on the other side to keep the temporary in place.
We choose a shade that blends with your nearby teeth. If you plan to whiten, do it before the crown is made, because crowns don’t change color.
Yes, during our Saturday hours of 9am–3pm. Call first so we can fit you in. See our emergency dental care page for what to do in the meantime.
This guide is general information, not a diagnosis. Every mouth is different — the right treatment for you depends on an exam.