The process involves visiting the dentist for impressions and waiting for a trusted lab to fabricate the restoration. We can offer a temporary crown in the meantime. Then, you come in when the crown is ready for tooth preparation and cementing.
A tooth crown is a custom cover that fits over a weak but treated tooth to protect it from damage. The crown is shaped and colored to look like surrounding teeth.
Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?
There are a few reasons you might need a tooth crown in Arcadia.
Support a Week Tooth
A tooth treated for an infection or damaged through trauma may benefit from a dental crown. However, in many cases, without crowning, you risk tooth loss.
Conceal Cosmetic Imperfections
If you have stubborn tooth stains, chips, or other abnormalities, a dental crown is one way to conceal these flaws.
Cap a Dental Implant
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that relies on a dental crown to act as the replacement tooth. Your dentist caps the implant with a crown.
Secure a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is one or two artificial teeth situated between dental crowns. The crowns cap neighboring teeth so the prosthetics can complete your smile.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
Your dental crown cost will vary for a few reasons. For example, it may have a dental insurance benefit or a complex case that calls for complicated pretreatments.
Fortunately, we work with the following to help you with financing:
- CareCredit
- GreenSky financing
- Flex Spending
- HSAs
However, your Phoenix dentist will discuss costs before taking impressions and beginning work on your tooth.
Contact Your Arcadia Dentist
If you’re in the Phoenix area and have a broken or damaged tooth, we encourage you to call our dental office to book a consultation with the dentist. We also urge you to contact us if you have questions about restorative dentistry.