Dental Crowns – Lewisville, TX
Rebuild Compromised Teeth for a Beautiful Smile
Dental enamel is the strongest material in the human body, but it can be compromised due to infection or injury. Thankfully, beautiful and functional dental crowns from Creekview Family Dentistry can rebuild compromised teeth so they can work well and last for many years afterward. Here’s a quick guide to what dental crowns are and who they can help, but please contact our office in Lewisville if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Creekview Family Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- Customized Restorations That Look and Feel Great
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
- Flexible Financing Options Available
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a restoration made from metal, resin, or a ceramic material, and it is used to reshape teeth or replace enamel lost due to infection or injury. One of these appliances can restore the appearance and chewing power of a compromised tooth so it can function well and last for many years longer than it would without the treatment. A suitable candidate for dental crowns will be free from oral infections and committed to excellent oral hygiene.
The Dental Crown Process
Traditional dental crowns are placed through a time-consuming process that typically takes two appointments scheduled about two weeks apart. Thankfully, the team at Creekview Family Dentistry proudly offers CEREC dental crowns that can be designed, crafted, and placed in a single appointment. This process makes crowns from lifelike and strong ceramic materials that ensure a natural appearance as well as the durability the appliances need to last for years if the patient practices excellent oral hygiene.
The dental crown process always begins with the patient receiving an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort. When they are ready, our dentist will carefully remove the compromised structure from the tooth before measuring it with a specialized scanning device. The data this provides will be fed to a milling machine that will craft a customized dental crown designed to fit your mouth comfortably. When the appliance is ready, we’ll be able to cement it over the treated tooth, make any final adjustments, provide you with aftercare instructions, and send you on your way to enjoy your new smile.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Neglecting to have damaged teeth repaired can lead to serious oral health problems like painful infections and permanent tooth loss. Restoring compromised teeth with dental crowns, on the other hand, can lead to important benefits like:
- Improved chewing ability
- Lifelike appearance
- Protecting the tooth from injury and infections
- Addressing several oral health or cosmetic issues with a single treatment
With excellent care that includes proper oral hygiene, smart eating decisions, and mindful chewing, your crown may be able to last for fifteen years or more.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
If your dentist has discovered that your tooth or teeth have suffered significant damage or decay that cannot be repaired with a traditional dental filling, you may require a larger restoration such as a dental crown in Lewisville. However, because of the highly customizable nature of these prosthetics, there is no way to charge a “one-size-fits-all” price for them. Thus, it is extremely important to visit your dentist at Creekview Family Dentistry for a consultation first. There, we’ll go over your treatment options, including your total cost and your payment options. In the meantime, here’s a closer look at some of the factors that may influence the price of your procedure.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
Because every smile is different, there are many factors that could affect the cost of your dental crown treatment, including:
- How severe the damage is to the tooth, and whether other procedures will be necessary before attaching the crown, such as a root canal.
- The number of crowns you’ll need.
- The material used to create your crown, such as zirconia or EMAX.
It is important to remember that when it comes to restorations that will be going in your mouth, the cheapest materials are not the best. After all, you want your new crown to both look good and feel good for as long as possible!
owDoes Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
Yes, because dental crowns are considered a major procedure by most dental insurance companies, they are frequently covered by dental insurance at around 50% if deemed medically necessary. However, this will depend on your individual dental insurance plan. If you have questions or need assistance confirming coverage, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
In addition to welcoming dental insurance, at Creekview Family Dentistry, we’re proud to accept flexible financing from our preferred third-party lenders, CareCredit and Cherry. These plans allow you to break up the cost of your treatment into multiple, low-to-no-interest payments that may be better suited to your budget.
We also proudly offer our very own in-house membership plan, which for a low monthly fee provides incredible discounts on a variety of preventive and restorative care throughout the year.
At Creekview Family Dentistry, we are eager to help you manage the cost of your new dental crown(s). If you’d like to learn more about this treatment including the total cost, please schedule a consultation with us today.