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Best Dental Crown Dentists in State College, PA (2026)

55 clinics offering dental crowns, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Dr. Younkins & Associates, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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55 State College clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 crowns dentists in State College at a glance

The 55 best crowns dentists in State College, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for crowns in State College

    #1 Dr. Younkins & Associates

    137 S Pugh St Ste 7, State College, PA 16801, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for dental crowns in State College: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

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

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Advanced Dentistry of Centre County has been serving families in State College, PA with high-quality family dentistry for over 40 years. The practice offers the latest in comprehensive services, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and Tip-Edge and Invisalign orthodontics. State-of-the-art technology is also incorporated into dental treatments, such as digital x-rays, 3D oral imaging. The practice features an upscale and…

    From Advanced Dentistry of Centre County'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 State College?

Typical ranges in USD for State College, PA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental crowns cost in State College?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Porcelain or ceramic crown$920–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
Porcelain fused to metal crown$870–$1,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
Gold or metal crown$870–$2,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
Same-day crown$1,000–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—

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

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 State College crowns dentists

We scored 55 State College 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 State College 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 State College: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in State College?

Dr. Younkins & Associates ranks #1 of 55 State College clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Advanced Dentistry of Centre County ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in State College, PA?

Dental crowns in State College typically costs $800–$1,800 USD. By type: porcelain or ceramic crown $920–$1,800; porcelain fused to metal crown $870–$1,650; gold or metal crown $870–$2,100. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

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 State College dental crowns dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 55 State College clinics offering dental crowns lists Saturday hours, including Dr. Younkins & Associates. 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 State College?

55 State College 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 State College

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.