Who is the Ideal Candidate for a Dental Crown?

If you have a tooth that is weakened from decay, cracked, broken, or worn down, a dental crown may be your best choice for restoration. If you have a tooth with a large filling and not much tooth left, a dental crown may be a good way to support that tooth.

A dental crown can hold a dental bridge in place or cover a dental implant, and it can significantly improve the appearance of misshapen or badly discolored teeth. If you grind your teeth or have bite problems, crowns can stabilize your teeth and prevent problems in the future. If any of these situations describe your teeth, you may be a good candidate for dental crowns.

If you are allergic to metals or porcelain, you may experience an allergic reaction to crowns, but this very rarely happens.

Dental crowns typically last from five to fifteen years. To get the longest life out of a dental crown, you must practice good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing at least once a day and making regular visits to the dentist. It’s particularly important to pay attention to the area around the crown, which can harbor disease-causing bacteria. And don’t use your teeth to open bottles and packages.

It helps to have dental insurance to cover all or part of the cost of dental crowns. Many variables determine cost, including your geographic location and the condition of your teeth. All-porcelain crowns are more time consuming to produce than all-metal crowns, so they are typically the most expensive. The cost for a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown or an all-metal crown ranges from $600 to $3,100 per tooth.

Be sure to speak with your Centennial cosmetic dentist about dental crowns and if they are the right option for you. He or she will help determine the best possible cosmetic dentistry treatment plan to help you improve your overall dental health.