Insurance can cover a large portion
Flexible financing also accepted
Key Factors
for Determining Crowns Cost in DC
Type of Crown Material
Our team at Thornton Dental Associates uses high-quality zirconia for crowns due to its strength, longevity, and natural appearance. While zirconia crowns may cost slightly more than porcelain alternatives, we believe their durability makes them a better long-term investment. We only choose materials that give our patients the best value without compromising aesthetics or function.
Need for Additional Treatments
If you need a root canal, cleaning, or other preparatory dental work before we place your crown, your total cost may be higher, but it will ensure a healthy, attractive, and lasting result. Dr. Will Thornton and Dr. Nathan Van der Linden will thoroughly assess your oral health during your consultation, so you understand the full scope of your dental treatment and what to expect financially.
Digital or Traditional Impressions
Whenever possible, our dentists use the iTero® scanner to take digital impressions for a faster, more comfortable treatment experience. However, there are some cases in which traditional impressions are necessary, like those involving especially deep decay. This can slightly increase lab time and overall cost, but we remain committed to helping you restore your smile as affordably as possible.
You Can Afford Your New Crown
Insurance, Financing, and
a Team Ready to Help
Dental crowns are often covered by insurance when considered medically necessary. The knowledgeable front desk team at our Washington dental office has extensive experience navigating dental insurance plans and will gladly file claims on your behalf. We’ll also do everything we can to help you anticipate out-of-pocket costs ahead of time.
If you’re uninsured or want a dental crown for purely cosmetic reasons, know that we accept most major credit cards and flexible financing through CareCredit®. We believe your dental care shouldn’t be delayed due to budget concerns, and we’ll walk you through your payment options so you can make informed decisions.
Ready to explore our dental services? Request a consultation today and see how affordable dental crowns can be.
Trusted in DC
Why Choose Thornton Dental Associates?
Comprehensive Care Beyond Crowns
If your smile needs additional treatments like fillings, root canals, or bridges, you won’t need to look elsewhere in Washington, DC, for care. Dr. Thornton and Dr. Van der Linden offer complete general, cosmetic, and restorative services under one roof, so you can save time and streamline your treatment plan.
Advanced Technology for Exceptional Outcomes
We’re proud to use tools like the iTero digital scanner to take mess-free impressions and improve the precision of each crown design. By investing in cutting-edge technology, our dentists can deliver faster turnaround times on crowns that feel and function even more like your natural teeth.
Trusted by the DC Community
Dr. Thornton has been named a Washingtonian Top Dentist for six consecutive years, a recognition earned through high patient satisfaction scores and referrals from other local specialists. Our practice’s reputation is built on trust, consistency, and always putting our patients' needs first.
“The Experience Here is Top Notch.”
Elise S
Washington, DC
2025
Before finding Dr Thornton I’d always been terrified of going to dentists but Dr Thornton and his team are always wonderful and they’ve made going to the dentist something I now look forward to! I’ve been coming for 6 years now and highly recommend!
Louis Patierno
Washington, DC
2025
I’ve always loved going to the dentist - the uninterrupted time in a comfortable chair — but the experience here is top notch. The staff is super friendly and easy to schedule with. The hygienists are beautiful people, wonderfully kind, the technology is truly impressive, and the doctors (I see Dr Nathan) are gentle, thorough, and confident.