Restorative Treatments
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a strong replica of a normal tooth, and it can be made of gold or other metals, but is usually made from materials that look like your natural tooth enamel. It can be used to cover, strengthen, and protect a damaged tooth.
What Materials are Used to Make a Dental Crown?
Porcelain is a strong material used to make cosmetic dental crowns. These can cover slightly crooked teeth, gapped teeth, or teeth that have experienced extensive wear due to time, grinding, or clenching your teeth.
What Problems Can Dental Crowns Solve?
Dental crowns are used to support dental bridges, restore teeth after root canal therapy, and treat other dental problems like decaying, discolored, or broken teeth. They can also make teeth that are badly stained or misshapen look better.
What Should I Expect at my Dental Crown Consultation?
A patient at Newton Smile Centre can anticipate a dental crown consultation process that includes a tooth examination, potential x-rays, and a thorough discussion of the available treatment options.
What is the Dental Crown Procedure Process?
Two dental appointments are typically needed for a dental crown procedure. To create a custom-fit crown, the dentist first files down the tooth and takes an impression. While the permanent crown is being made in a lab, a temporary one is placed. The permanent crown is glued in place after the temporary crown is taken out during the second appointment. Certain dental offices can use digital scanning technology to provide crowns the same day.
How Long Does a Dental Crown Procedure Take?
Depending on whether they are same-day crowns or traditional crowns, a dental crown procedure can take a few hours or several weeks to finish. It usually takes one to one and a half hours to finish impressions during a patient's initial appointment for tooth preparation. The bonding and fitting of a traditional dental crown can take 30 to 60 minutes during a patient's second appointment.
How Long Does it Take for a Dental Crown to Feel Normal?
Upon placement, the dental crown is immediately effective. To get used to the new crown, it may take a few weeks. The extra support from a dental crown helps to preserve the functionality of the crowned tooth and prevents further damage from occurring. It also intercepts the mouth being forced to adapt to a damaged tooth, which can lead to misalignments, discomfort, pain, decay, gum disease, and decreased function.
Do I Need a Dental Crown or a Dental Filling?
As your Newton dentist, we will give you the necessary information and treatment options based on our findings from your dental exam.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
Dental crowns can typically cost between $2,200-$2,600. Discuss with us the various crown options available for your particular suggested course of treatment. The cost of a crown does vary depending on:
- Which tooth is being crowned
- The dental crown material used
- The reason for the crown
It is better to come in for a consultation because insurance coverage will also affect the cost.
Is a Dental Crown Covered by Insurance?
Newton Smile Centre will evaluate your existing condition to see if a crown is the best option for your smile. If so, we can ask your insurance company for a predetermination (estimate) to obtain coverage details for you. We will also provide you with comprehensive and understandable answers to all of your questions so that we can jointly decide on the best course of action for your smile.
Get Started with Your Primary Newton, MA Dentist Today
Is a dental crown the right option for your smile? Please call us, your dentist in Newton Centre at (617) 928-9299 today for your consultation!