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Best Dental Crown Dentists in Surfside Beach, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Surfside Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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5 Surfside Beach clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 5 crowns dentists in Surfside Beach at a glance

The 5 best crowns dentists in Surfside Beach, 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. #3 Dunes Dental Services Inc

    100 Sutter Dr #106, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

    37/100

    Ranked #3 for dental crowns in Surfside Beach on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a recipient of the “Best of the Beach Award” annually since 2012, Dr. Alina Cretu and her team proudly serve the Surfside Beach and surrounding areas. We take care of patients of all ages with a continuing care approach and a conservative treatment philosophy. This means that we perform the least amount of dentistry needed, and we strive to preserve your natural tooth structure. Our goal is to help patients keep their natural teeth for their lifetime.

    From Dunes Dental Services Inc'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 Surfside Beach?

Typical ranges in USD for Surfside Beach, SC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Surfside Beach crowns dentists

We scored 5 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in Surfside Beach?

Surfside Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 5 Surfside Beach clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. Tidelands Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in Surfside Beach, SC?

Dental crowns in Surfside Beach 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 South Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in South Carolina?

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.

How many dentists offer dental crowns in Surfside Beach?

5 Surfside Beach clinics list dental crowns in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Surfside Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.