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Best Dental Crown Dentists in La Jolla, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Regents Dental Group, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; Saturday hours.

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3 La Jolla clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 crowns dentists in La Jolla at a glance

Top 3 crowns dentists in La Jolla at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Regents Dental Group43
2Scripps Center for Dental Care37
3Sarah Winter Dental by Espire37

The 3 best crowns dentists in La Jolla, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for crowns in La Jolla

    #1 Regents Dental Group

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 215, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    43/100

    Ranked #1 for dental crowns in La Jolla: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Regents Dental GroupFull profile(858) 587-9077
    In their words

    Always with your best interest in mind, Regents Dental Group are some of the most well-respected general and cosmetic dentists in San Diego, CA. Conveniently located in the heart of the UTC La Jolla area, Regents Dental Group provides children's dentistry and adult dentistry along with cosmetic and restorative procedures such as crowns, veneers, implants, bionators, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment. We also accept dental emergency appointments.

    From Regents Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Scripps Center for Dental Care

    9850 Genesee Ave Suite 620, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for dental crowns in La Jolla on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Scripps Center for Dental CareFull profile(858) 535-8300
    In their words

    Scripps Center for Dental Care is always striving to be the best through personalized care, high quality results, and excellent customer satisfaction. Our team is led by Dr. John Weston and Dr. Nicholas Marongui, who specialize in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. Whether you are seeking teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, tooth colored fillings, or any other dental procedure, we can help! If you would like to speak to one of our…

    From Scripps Center for Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged, weakened or root-canal-treated tooth to restore its shape and strength. Crowns are made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, or porcelain fused to metal. Some clinics make same-day crowns with in-office milling.

Dental crowns: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place most crowns. A prosthodontist, a specialist in restoring teeth, may be recommended for complex cases involving many teeth, implants, or major bite changes.

How much do dental crowns cost in La Jolla?

Typical ranges in USD for La Jolla, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental crowns cost in La Jolla?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Porcelain or ceramic crown$1,300–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Porcelain fused to metal crown$1,200–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Gold or metal crown$1,200–$2,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Same-day crown$1,400–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental crowns cost guide for La Jolla

What to expect from dental crowns

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental crowns: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsUsually 2 visits about 2 weeks apart; 1 visit for same-day crowns
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes for the preparation visit
RecoverySome sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistFull-mouth restoration, crowns on several implants, or complex bite problems

How we ranked La Jolla crowns dentists

We scored 3 La Jolla clinics offering dental crowns on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn La Jolla data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental crowns in La Jolla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in La Jolla?

Regents Dental Group ranks #1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. It has Saturday hours. Scripps Center for Dental Care ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in La Jolla, CA?

Dental crowns in La Jolla typically costs $1,120–$2,520 USD. By type: porcelain or ceramic crown $1,300–$2,500; porcelain fused to metal crown $1,200–$2,300; gold or metal crown $1,200–$2,900. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover crowns as major care, often at about 50% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. Waiting periods may apply. Medicaid adult coverage for crowns varies by state.

Does getting a crown hurt?

Crown preparation is done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. The tooth and gum can be sensitive for a few days afterward. Sensitivity that lasts more than a couple of weeks should be checked by your dentist.

Which La Jolla dental crowns dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dental crowns lists Saturday hours, including Regents Dental Group. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer dental crowns in La Jolla?

3 La Jolla clinics list dental crowns in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for La Jolla

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.

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