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04
Mar
Restore your Smile and Oral Health with Porcelain Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are an excellent solution for decayed or damaged teeth. Realizing you can eat comfortably and speak confidently by covering your compromised tooth with a simple cap sounds fantastic.
Several dental crowns exist, but Grand Dental Arts proudly offers porcelain crowns because of their close resemblance to your natural teeth. Drs. Colleen Williamson and Marya Ijaz blend years of experience with artistic skills to ensure your dental crowns fit snugly and look natural.
Why do I need a dental crown?
Your teeth are designed to last for life. However, they sometimes can’t keep up, and decay or damage can occur. The good news is that restorative dentistry can rebuild your tooth to full health. Dental crowns are integral to our restorative dentistry and can be used in the following scenarios.
- Tooth restoration: A dental crown provides full coverage, making it practical for severely damaged or decayed teeth.
- Missing teeth: We can pair dental crowns with dental implants or bridges to replace one or more missing or failing teeth.
- Root canal treatment: A root canal-treated tooth can be significantly weakened so that the dentist may recommend a dental crown for better reinforcement.
- Cosmetics: Compromised aesthetics can make you self-conscious about your smile. We can use a dental crown to improve the aesthetics of a misshapen or severely discolored tooth.
The dental crown process: What can I expect?
Placing a dental crown takes 2-3 dental visits. The first step is a consultation to examine your tooth to determine its eligibility for a crown. If so, we’ll prepare your tooth by reshaping your enamel to accommodate the hollow shape of the crown. Then, we take impressions of your tooth and send the images to our dental lab, which has delivered consistent, fantastic outcomes over the years. Fabricating your crown takes a few weeks. In the meantime, we’ll protect your prepped tooth with an interim crown.
Once your crown is ready, you’ll visit our office for placement. The doctor will inspect the fit and aesthetics of your crown, make necessary adjustments, and use durable adhesives to secure your tooth. Your crowned tooth allows you to smile confidently and eat without pain.
How much do dental crowns cost?
It’s never a straightforward answer. Several factors affect the cost of your crown cost. These include:
- Type of crown material: Dental crowns can be created from several materials, including gold, porcelain, zirconia, and composite resin. Your choice of material influences the overall cost of treatment, with durable and natural-looking options like porcelain typically being priced slightly higher.
- Additional treatments: Not every case is straightforward. Dental crown treatment may sometimes involve additional procedures like root canal therapy to resolve deep infections. Pre-crown treatments resolve underlying issues to ensure your dental crowns achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Insurance coverage: If a dental crown is medically necessary, your dental insurance will probably cover part of your crown cost. Determining the exact amount covered before treatment is always a good idea.
Ready to restore your smile with porcelain crowns?
Enhance your smile with durable, natural-looking porcelain crowns that blend seamlessly with your teeth. Call 732-286-7000 today and schedule your consultation with Grand Dental Arts. Let’s help you smile confidently and eat comfortably.