Perfectly Seamless Tooth Restoration
A dental crown, often referred to as a “cap,” is utilized to cover a tooth that has experienced breakage, undergone root canal treatment, exhibited staining, suffered from decay, or has an irregular shape. These dental crowns are meticulously crafted and tailored to seamlessly integrate with the colour and shape of your natural teeth, boasting a potential lifespan of over 15 years. Additionally, dental crowns may serve various purposes, such as supporting a dental bridge, capping a dental implant, or fulfilling specific cosmetic or aesthetic requirements.
What’s The Process Of Getting A Crown?
A dental crown procedure usually requires two office visits and is performed by a dentist. Here is how we go about it:
Examining and preparing the tooth
Just like any other dental procedure, it all begins with a dental examination. During this examination, the dentist will assess and clean your teeth to ensure they are ready for a smooth placement. In cases where a tooth is broken or significantly affected by decay, any damaged portions will be removed to enable the dental crown to effectively safeguard the tooth from further decay.
Shaping the Crown
Following that, we will use dental putty to create an impression of your teeth, which will serve as the basis for crafting porcelain crowns. During this process, you will receive a temporary dental crown that will be fitted onto your teeth until your next appointment. In the event that you are considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, we will also take an impression of the implant and the neighbouring teeth. This impression will be utilized by our laboratory to produce a personalized crown specifically designed for you.
Placing the Crown
During your second appointment, we will remove the temporary crown and install the permanent crown in its place. The crown will be firmly affixed using sturdy dental cement or an inconspicuous screw. To finalize the procedure, we will polish the crown and make any required adjustments to guarantee your comfort and security.
Cost Of Dental Crowns In Thunder Bay
The out-of-pocket cost for a dental crown can vary widely from patient to patient. With a typical insurance plan a single crown averages out to about $200 to $600+. Without insurance, a reasonable ball-park figure for a crown would be about $800 to $1200 and up. To get your mouth looking and feeling normal again, most people feel that a dental crown is an easy decision but the cost may still give you pause.
So what goes into determining the cost of a dental crown?
- The type of crown and the material that is used.
- The location and complexity of the procedure.
- The number of crowns that may be required.
- Combining the crown with other dental appliances like bridges.
- Supplies and equipment that are required for your specific treatment.
Remember, no dental practice can provide an accurate quote over the phone. Ultimately, your needs are as unique as your smile. It’s important to speak with a dentist and undergo an oral exam to find out all your treatment options and to receive an accurate quote. If you have dental insurance, we would be happy to supply you with a quote to submit to them so you can find out your out-of-pocket costs before you make 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.
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