Dental Crowns – Waverly, OH

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown, often referred to as a "cap," is a versatile dental restoration that covers the entire visible part of a tooth above the gumline. These can serve many purposes, including:

• Repairing decayed teeth beyond the scope of fillings.
• Strengthening teeth after root canal treatment.
• Protecting and reinforcing cracked or worn-down teeth.
• Covering misshapen or discolored teeth.
• Replacing missing teeth as part of a dental implant or bridge procedure.

Traditionally, dental crowns were crafted from metals like gold or silver. While we do offer gold crowns as an option, advancements in dental technology have led to tooth-colored ceramic crowns. These provide a more natural-looking result with long-lasting durability.

The Dental Crown Process

At Corcoran Privitera Family Dental, we strive to make your dental crown experience as seamless as possible. Our process includes:

• Preliminary Consultation: Your dentist will assess your needs and discuss treatment options, including possible materials and procedures.
• Digital Impressions: We use advanced digital scanning technology to create precise models of your teeth, eliminating the need for messy traditional impressions.
• Custom Fabrication: We send these impressions to a partnered dental lab that will craft your dental crown from high-quality materials, ensuring a great fit and aesthetics.
• Temporary Fixture: We will place a temporary crown on your tooth while your permanent crown is being created.
• Placement and Bonding: At your next appointment, your custom dental crown is carefully placed and bonded to your tooth, restoring its function and appearance in a single visit.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

Dental crowns offer many benefits, including:

• Improved Oral Health: Dental crowns protect and strengthen damaged teeth, preventing further deterioration.
• Enhanced Aesthetics: Our natural-looking crowns blend seamlessly with your smile, restoring its brilliance.
• Longevity: With proper care, dental crowns can last a decade or more, providing lasting value.
• Restored Functionality: Enjoy restored chewing ability and comfort with durable dental crowns.
• Coverage Options: Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of the cost of dental crown procedures, making them an accessible treatment option.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns help to build up and protect damaged teeth from additional harm. Since every case is a bit different, the cost of treatment can vary from patient to patient. During your consultation with us, we will go over the estimated cost of your treatment in detail so that you don’t run into any purposes. Until then, here are some things to take into account.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns

There are a variety of factors that contribute to the cost of dental crowns. Here are the two that make the most significant impact.

• Damage: If your tooth is significantly damaged, you may need another treatment method in addition to your dental crown. For example, if you need a dental filling or root canal treatment in addition to a dental crown, you should consider the cost of this treatment as well.
• Materials: Dental crowns can be made of multiple materials, each with their own price points. We use a variety of high-quality materials, including EMAX, zirconia, gold, and porcelain.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are usually considered to be a major restorative treatment by dental insurance providers. This means that they are covered at up to 50% after the annual deductible has been met and before the maximum has been exceeded. However, every plan is a little bit different, so it’s best to reach out to your provider directly so you don’t run into any surprises. If you have questions or concerns, talk to one of our friendly team members.

Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable

If you don’t have dental insurance, this doesn’t mean that you are completely out of luck. With our in-house membership plan, you can save on services completed at our practice. We are also happy to accept payments through CareCredit – a third-party financing company that can split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly installments with little to no interest. If you have any questions or need help applying, don’t hesitate to reach out.