Dental Crowns – Dallas, TX

A Great Way to Fix Dental Damage & Decay

When your teeth suffer damage, decay, or both, they tend to experience long-term problems. In fact, a damaged and decayed tooth can be considered a dental emergency. Fortunately enough, though, there’s a way to fix such pearly whites: dental crowns in Dallas from Avion Dental & Orthodontics! These restorations protect your tooth’s damaged areas and help them look better than ever. If you’d like to find out more, feel free to book a consultation with our office. We’d be happy to help!

What is a Dental Crown?

A 3-D illustration of dental crowns in Dallas

Put plainly, a dental crown is a cap-shaped structure that fits over a damaged tooth. Doing so restores a pearly white’s structure, function, and appearance. In general, a patient would qualify for dental crowns in the following cases:

A tooth is severely decayed such that its filling needs added support
Due to injury, a patient’s tooth suffered a fracture and needs to be held together
A tooth is severely misshapen or discolored
The patient’s recent dental implant requires a covering
A dental bridge needs to be anchored in place to remain stable

Of course, you can always talk to your local dentist to confirm your crown candidacy.

The Dental Crown Process

A lab worker processing dental crowns in Dallas

Placing a dental crown usually takes a few appointments, at least.

The first visit will include an oral exam to confirm if a crown is right for you. As part of this step, your dentist will examine your mouth for any prior oral health issues. Depending on what they find, they might recommend preventive work before the crown treatment. Otherwise, the dentist will walk you through what to expect from the procedure.

Later, you’ll attend a “prep” visit that readies your tooth for its crown. For starters, this stage will remove some enamel, so the final product lays flush with surrounding teeth. It’ll then have your dentist take an impression used to make your crown.

Lastly, once the ceramic crown is ready, we’ll call you back for the final appointment. Your dentist will place the completed prosthetic over your tooth at that time. Before you leave, we’ll also explain how to care for your new restoration.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

A woman receiving dental crowns in Dallas

At Avion Dental & Orthodontics, our dental crowns are some of the best in DFW. They have plenty of perks for patients, including the following:

Better-Looking Smile: Among other things, dental crowns hide unsightly cracks and fractures. Plus, they have a lifelike appearance thanks to their ceramic material. As such, they help your smile look nicer!
Tooth Protection: As a dental crown covers up a tooth’s damaged area, it keeps said tooth from needing more invasive treatments later — root canal therapy, tooth extraction, etc.
Improved Chewing: With a dental crown, a tooth can bite like normal and restore your ability to eat easily.
Long-Lasting Results: Given proper care, a dental crown can last 15+ years.

As you can see, dental crowns from Dallas know how to get the job done. Therefore, go ahead and contact us for your treatment options. We at Avion Dental & Orthodontics will help your tooth (or teeth) look and feel like new!

Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns

Coins next to a tooth

When you get your dental crowns, they will be customized to your smile in order to make sure that you get the most out of your treatment. While that’s excellent news for patients who need them, it also means that it’s a little bit difficult to estimate what your dental crowns are going to cost without having a good sense of your unique situation.

That said, here are some factors you may want to keep in mind if you’re trying to estimate what your dental crowns are ultimately going to cost you.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns

When trying to account for what your dental crowns will ultimately cost you, the first thing to consider is what kind of treatment you’ll need beforehand. If you need root canals or gum disease therapy, for example, that will need to be factored into your overall budget.

Then there’s the price of the dental crown itself. This has to do with the tooth that being treated as well as what sort of material you’re using to create the dental crown. Making these decisions will come down to a balance between what you can afford and what you need to get the smile you’re looking for.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are often done to treat severe oral health problems, which means that they’re often well within the realm of what will be covered by dental insurance. While every plan is different, most people can expect to have around 50% of the total cost of your restoration paid for, provided that the treatment is deemed to be medically necessary.

Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable

Whether you don’t have insurance or you just aren’t sure that it’ll cover the cost of your treatment, you’ll be happy to learn that there are alternatives that can help to make the cost of your dental care considerably more affordable.

For one, we have a VIP plan that offers you substantial discounts on a long list of services you can receive from us, in addition to a host of complimentary preventive services. This is available to you without any deductible, yearly maximums, or any of the other hassles associated with insurance.

We also offer in-house dental financing, which can allow you to pay off the cost of your dental care over the course of an extended period of time. This can take otherwise unaffordable care and make it fit your budget much more easily.

If you’re interested in a dental crown, give us a call and we’ll tell you everything about what you can expect this dental plan to cost you.

Dental Crown FAQs

Are Dental Crowns Permanent?

Dental crowns are not permanent, but they are a great, long-term solution. When cared for properly, they can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years or longer! When your dentist reshapes your tooth for a crown, the procedure is irreversible because tooth enamel does not grow back. The tooth will always need to be protected with a dental crown going forward. That being said, crowns can protect the underlying tooth from additional damage, allowing it to survive for much longer than it would have otherwise.

What Happens If You Wait Too Long to Get a Dental Crown?

Dentists will only ever recommend a dental crown if you really need one. You may be tempted to put off this procedure until later on, but it is best to schedule it right away after one is recommended. Waiting too long to get a crown will leave the tooth exposed to chewing forces, food debris, and bacteria. Ultimately, this can cause decay or damage to worsen. Eventually, the tooth could need a root canal or even an extraction.

Is It a Dental Emergency If Your Crown Falls Off?

Losing a dental crown isn’t an urgent dental emergency, but you should still call your dentist and schedule an appointment within a few days. The only time you’d need to be seen sooner is if the underlying tooth has sharp edges that could potentially harm the soft tissues in your mouth. Until your visit, place a piece of dental wax over your tooth for protection. Even if your tooth doesn’t hurt, it’s important to have the crow replaced quickly, as your tooth is more vulnerable to decay, breakage, and other damage. Until your visit, avoid chewing on the side of your mouth with the lost crown. Bring your crown with you to the practice.

Are Dental Crowns Covered by Insurance?

When deemed medically necessary (and not solely for cosmetic purposes), most dental insurance plans consider dental crowns to be a “major” procedure. They are often eligible for coverage at 50% after you’ve paid your deductible and before you’ve exceeded your annual maximum. At Avion Dental & Orthodontics, we are proud to accept numerous dental insurance plans. We also accept Medicaid/CHIP. To learn more about your financial options, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our friendly team members.