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When you have a tooth that has been damaged or decayed, it’s important to get it taken care of as soon as possible. Putting off dental repair can cause you to lose a tooth, resulting in more pain and expense down the road. For restorative dental care, dental crowns are an excellent, affordable option for fixing teeth at risk.
Dental crowns are custom-designed hollow shells that cover a tooth completely above the gum line. They allow for fully functional chewing and a natural-looking appearance. Dental crowns can also restore the color, function, and shape of a damaged or unsightly tooth.
There are several types of dental crowns, including gold crowns, zirconia crowns, and porcelain crowns. Because of its affordability and durability, porcelain is the most commonly used material for dental crowns.
Your dentist will recommend a dental crown to restore your tooth in any of these situations:
Depending on the type of crown you get, a dental crown can cost anywhere between $600 and $3,000. Price will vary widely depending on your location and insurance coverage.
Most dental insurance policies only cover dental crowns if they are medically necessary. Be sure to check your individual policy to make sure your procedure will be covered.
Dental crowns are an affordable, safe way to restore damaged teeth, improve the appearance of your smile, and strengthen weakened teeth.
Most of the work for your dental crown will occur at our first visit to your dentist’s office. At that time, the dentist will prepare your affected tooth and take impressions. These impressions are used to craft your temporary and permanent crowns. You’ll return to the office a couple of weeks later to have your permanent crown placed. The entire process takes between two and three weeks.
If you choose a porcelain crown, you can expect it to last about 15 years. However, patients who practice exemplary oral hygiene and take good care of their crowns may have crowns that last as long as 20 years.
Once you have your dental crown in place, we recommend visiting your dentist twice a year to have the crown checked. This will allow the dentist to detect any cavities under the crown and perform an inspection to ensure the crown isn’t damaged.
Are you ready to learn more about dental crowns? Dr. Monti Harpalani and the team at Vivid Dental in Houston, Texas, can review your options with you. Call us today at 281-809-4902 to schedule your consultation.