Dental Crowns – Powell, OH
Repair Damaged Teeth, Smile with Confidence
Teeth are made from the strongest organic material in the human body, enamel. As a result, your teeth can handle daily chewing forces and break down food with relative ease. However, it’s an organic material that can still deteriorate over time. If this is the case, you may need dental crowns in Powell. These restorations can help you prevent future cracks, chips, and fractures in your teeth, ensure they continue to function for many years to come, and give you the confidence to smile. Learn more about dental crowns by giving Dr. Eskridge at Wedgewood Complete Dentistry a call!
Why Choose Wedgewood Complete Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- Highly Personalized to Your Exact Needs
- Created from Lifelike Ceramic Materials
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown or cap is a customized restoration designed to sit on top of teeth that have become compromised in some way. For example, if you have a tooth that has developed a large cavity, is chipped or fractured, or has become significantly worn down as a result of teeth grinding, a dental crown may be ideal.
Dental crowns remain one of the most versatile restorative treatments not just because of their ability to resolve a variety of issues, but because they can be utilized to create more complex restorations designed to replace teeth. This includes dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants.
During your consultation, our office can determine if a dental crown would be the best solution for your smile. Dr. Eskridge will carefully examine your mouth, then make a recommendation on how to move forward.
The Dental Crown Process
The crown is designed based on a digital impression created by our office, ensuring the most accurate fit and best longevity possible. Not only does this mean you can receive a crown that attaches exactly over your affected tooth, but you can skip the need for biting into grey, putty-like impression material.
In order to keep the crown secure, we’ll need to remove a small amount of existing enamel. This is a permanent step, but it’s necessary to ensure your tooth does not break down further. It also helps you avoid the need for an extraction, which we only consider as a last resort.
After the impression is made, our office will send that data to an offsite lab where the crown will be fabricated.
Finally, we’ll place the restoration on top of your tooth, ensure it feels comfortable and keeps your bite even, then send you on your way!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
There are countless benefits to receiving a dental crown when your tooth has been damaged. For example, dental crowns:
- Stop your tooth from breaking down further
- Remove the need for an extraction
- Remove discomfort (as crowns are usually needed due to extensive decay)
- Restore the appearance of your tooth just as much as its function
- Last for up to 10 years and longer when properly maintained
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
While you may need a dental crown, you should still learn its price before you commit to anything. Getting this detail will ensure your final treatment fits within your budget. With that said, you’ll need to consult Dr. Eskridge for a precise estimate; the cost of dental crowns varies by patient. Our team can then walk you through your treatment’s pricing factors, the role of dental insurance, and more. For further details, just keep reading or call our office.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
As part of your consultation, we’ll closely examine your mouth and the affected tooth. This step will (among other things) assess factors that affect your final dental crown’s price, including:
- Severity of Damage – A dental crown usually costs more when the relevant tooth is severely damaged. While a lightly chipped area may only need the cap itself, teeth with major breaks or cracks may require an initial root canal first.
- Dental Crown Material – The material used for a dental crown affects its final price. For example, a metal amalgam will cost less than ceramic and tooth-colored alternatives.
- Dental Crown Processing – Most dental crowns are processed one of two ways. The first is standard milling, which is usually cheap and doesn’t add much to treatment costs. In contrast, dental crowns processed with CEREC same-day technology are pricier.
Along with the points above, note that the cheapest dental crowns don’t work well. Their low price tends to indicate their poor quality, so you’d do well to aim a bit higher. To ensure your new crown looks good, feels good, and lasts many years, consider a moderately priced one.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
Since it represents a major procedure, dental crown treatment is often covered by dental insurance. Most plans will even cover up to 50% of a crown’s price if it’s medically necessary.
Of course, exceptions to this rule exist. You’ll thus want to confirm your plan’s benefits before you purchase a dental crown. If you want, our dental team can help you do so by contacting your insurance provider.
Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
Even if you don’t have insurance, there are other ways to make a dental crown more affordable. Just rely on our practice’s helpful payment options! Here at Wedgewood Complete Dentistry, we happen to offer the following:
- Dental Membership Plan – You can join our dental membership plan by paying a monthly fee. From there, you’d get a 15% discount on dental crowns.
- Flexible Financing – Our office proudly partners with CareCredit, a reputable 3rd party financier. With their help, you could pay for your dental crown in manageable monthly installments.
You don’t have to go into debt for your dental crown. Instead, visit our office and learn how to finance your treatment!
