Perfectly Seamless Tooth Restoration
A dental crown is a custom-made “cap” that covers a tooth that is broken, has undergone a root canal, is stained, damaged by decay, or misshapen. Crafted to blend with the tone and contour of your natural teeth, dental crowns offer a seamless and natural appearance. With proper care, they can last for more than 15 years.
Crowns are also commonly used to support dental bridges, top off dental implants, or for certain cosmetic modifications, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic of your smile.
What’s the Process of Getting a Crown?
A dental crown procedure typically requires two office visits and is performed by a dentist. Here’s how we approach the process:
Examining and Preparing the Tooth
The process begins with a dental examination, where the dentist will check and clean your teeth to ensure they are properly prepared for the crown. If the tooth is broken or severely damaged by decay, the dentist will remove the damaged areas to ensure the crown can effectively protect the tooth from further damage.
Shaping the Crown
Next, we take an impression of your teeth using dental putty. This impression is sent to our lab to craft a custom porcelain crown. While your custom crown is being made, you’ll be given a temporary crown to wear until your next appointment. If you’re replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, we’ll take an impression of the implant and the surrounding teeth to create your custom crown.
Placing the Crown
At your second appointment, we’ll remove the temporary crown and replace it with the permanent crown. The crown is then secured using durable dental cement or a hidden screw. Finally, we’ll polish the crown and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it fits comfortably and securely in your mouth.
Cost of Dental Crowns in Brantford
The out-of-pocket cost for a dental crown can vary depending on individual circumstances. With typical insurance coverage, a single crown may range from $200 to $600 or more. Without insurance, the cost typically falls between $800 and $1200, but it can be higher depending on the specifics of your treatment.
- The type of crown and the materials used
- The location and complexity of the procedure
- The number of crowns needed
- Combining the crown with other dental appliances like bridges
- Supplies and equipment required for your treatment
What Determines the Cost of a Dental Crown?
Several factors influence the final cost of your crown, including:
Since every patient’s needs are unique, no dental practice can provide an accurate quote over the phone. It’s important to visit a dentist for an oral exam to discuss your options and receive a personalized treatment plan. If you have dental insurance, we can provide you with a quote to submit to your insurance provider, so you can understand your out-of-pocket costs before making a decision.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether or not a crown is needed after a root canal largely depends on the tooth’s location in your mouth. Teeth towards the back, like molars and premolars, are crucial for chewing and typically require crowns for strength and durability. On the other hand, incisors or canines, which aren’t used for heavy chewing, may not always require crowns.
Dental crowns are often a better choice than fillings for teeth with a large biting surface. Fillings, especially on the biting surfaces of molars, can wear down, chip, or come loose due to the repeated pressure from chewing or clenching. A crown, however, covers the tooth completely from gum line to gum line and is built to withstand much more force, offering a long-lasting solution.
Dental crowns serve two key purposes. First, they restore the function of your tooth, allowing you to chew and close your teeth without pain or discomfort. Second, they are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Crowns are colored and contoured to match your natural teeth, so much so that sometimes people forget which tooth is the crown.
A dental post is not quite the same as a dental implant, which is surgically inserted into the jawbone. Instead, a post is a medical-grade post that may be cemented into a prepared root canal to reinforce the base and core of a dental crown. Dental posts are used when there isn’t enough healthy tooth structure remaining to properly hold a crown.
Getting a dental crown typically involves minimal discomfort. We carefully numb the area before starting the procedure, ensuring you feel no pain. Some sensitivity or mild soreness around the gums may occur after the procedure, but it should subside quickly. If you feel anxious about visiting the dentist, let us know! We are committed to making your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
When properly cared for, dental crowns can last for up to 15 years, and in some cases, they may last even longer—up to 25-30 years.
Caring for your dental crown is easy. Just treat it like your natural teeth:
- Brush twice a day
- Floss daily
- Regular cleanings and check-ups are essential to keeping both the crown and the supporting gum tissue healthy. Proper care will ensure your crown lasts as long as possible and continues to function effectively.
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