Dental Crowns – Marysville, OH
Fixes for Dental Decay & Damage
Even if you act carefully, it’s pretty easy for teeth to get hurt. A slight mistake can lead to cavities or chips in your grin. Luckily, you don’t need to put up with dental decay or damage. A much better option already exists: dental crowns in Marysville! By getting these caps for your chompers, your grin will become stronger and prettier. Please keep reading to learn more or book a visit with us soon.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a porcelain “cap” for your damaged tooth. Once correctly fitted, it’ll protect and beautify your pearly white. This crown will keep bacteria from reaching the tooth’s pulp even as it hides the prior decay or damage.
Due to their effects, good dental crown candidates have one (or more) of the following:
- An old silver filling that damaged a tooth
- Cavities that can’t be fixed with fillings
- A cracked or broken tooth
- Teeth that are worn down by bruxism
- A tooth that just had root canal therapy
All that said, consult our dentists before you commit to anything. They’ll perform an oral exam to assess your tooth (or teeth). From there, they’ll know whether the dental crown(s) suits you.
The Dental Crown Process
A typical crown treatment involves two dental visits. The first of these appointments “preps” your tooth for restoration. In contrast, the second visit will deliver and place your final crown.
During the first visit, our dental team will prepare your tooth for its crown. This “prep” generally means shaving off bits of the enamel layer. (That way, the crown will fit well.) We’ll then make an impression of the prepped tooth. Later, a dental lab will use the resulting model to craft your crown. You’ll wear a temporary restoration while that crafting is being done.
The second appointment takes place when your crown is ready. When you arrive for it, Dr. Miller will carefully place your cap on the tooth. This process is painless and won’t involve sedation. After placement, we’ll just make last-minute changes to ensure a good fit. We’ll then polish the crown once it’s fully in place. Afterward, you’ll be ready to enjoy your repaired grin!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
A decayed or damaged tooth causes various issues when left unchecked. However, a dental crown will prevent such problems. It’ll ensure you enjoy benefits like:
- A Gorgeous Grin – Our dental crowns are made of porcelain, so they’re tooth-colored and lifelike. They’ll blend well with your adjacent teeth.
- Versatile Effects – Dental crowns can fix several oral issues, as they cover the whole surfaces of teeth. They can address cavities, tooth chips, fractures, and more!
- Stronger Teeth – A porcelain crown is pretty darn durable. As such, it’ll protect the tooth it covers from bacteria. You’ll then be safe from needing a root canal or tooth extraction.
- Lasting Results – When well-maintained, a dental crown can last over 15 years. That being said, remember to brush, floss, and see your dentist often!
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
The cost of dental crowns in Marysville may have you feeling apprehensive about treatment, but you’ll be pleased to learn that Dr. Miller and our team at Northwest Family Dental are here to help. Instead of trying to guess your total price tag, we will customize your estimate once you come in for a scheduled appointment. This will allow us to determine a few essential factors that will come together to determine any out-of-pocket costs you might incur when repairing your smile.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
At our dental office, we believe in delivering a thorough examination before establishing any kind of cost estimate. This allows us to be thorough in our evaluation so that you receive the greatest level of care. We will consider:
- If you need additional treatments to give your new crown the best chance for success. This may include gum disease treatment, root canal therapy, or dental implant placement.
- The type of damage or decay that has occurred to the tooth in question.
- The type of material that will be used to craft your customized dental crown. This will likely be a tooth-colored filling.
- Whether you’re looking to have a crown that is made in a dental lab off-site or in-house with CEREC technology.
Inexpensive materials may be what intrigues you and your wallet, but the truth is that this decision isn’t always the right option. The cheaper the materials, the less likely your crown will remain in place.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
As you review your dental insurance plan, or if you prefer to have a member of our Northwest Family Dental practice look it over for you, you’ll find that dental crowns are commonly covered by insurance. This is because they are deemed medically necessary, as they can restore oral health. How much your plan will cover can vary between 50-80%, greatly lowering how much you can expect to pay out of pocket.
Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
Dr. Miller and our team want you to feel confident in your decision to receive a custom dental crown to improve the health and aesthetics of your smile. This is why we offer an in-house membership plan as well as flexible financing if you are not enrolled in a private dental insurance plan.
With our in-house membership plan, you can sign up for one low or annual monthly fee and save money on preventive services. You’ll also receive helpful discounts on other available services while avoiding annual maximums and deductibles.
With financing through CareCredit and Cherry, you can choose from one of their many payment plans that have low interest or no interest. Instead of worrying about the upfront cost of your dental crown, you can rest easier knowing that your new smile is being paid off over time.