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Have you ever had
a large cavity? How about a cracked tooth? If you’re
over the age of 25, you’ve most likely experienced
one of the two. And because these issues are so
common, dental crowns have come a long way from
the gold caps most are used to seeing.
After
undergoing a root canal or when a post and core
has been placed, decay, broken down tooth structure,
or brittle teeth can become a problem. Just like
a large cavity, sharp pains when you bite down and
sensitivity to hot and cold foods can irritate the
tooth, causing you to chew on one side of the mouth.
All
these problems can be addressed with a crown. And
times have changed from the sole options of gold
crowns. While some prefer gold crowns because they’ve
proven to be successful at many rates, other options
are available. Nowadays, porcelain crowns have become
a popular alternative.
Which
crown you dentist recommends, however, depends on
the amount of treatment needed to sustain the pain
and get rid of the problem. In most cases, when
the enamel of a tooth is damaged, dentists will
remove the affected portion and reshape the tooth
in preparation for a crown. If the tooth is cracked
down to it’s base, a root canal will need
to be performed, followed by a post and core procedure,
and eventually a crown will be needed to top off
and seal the job.
Most
of the time x-rays are needed to analyze a patient’s
bite and determine if a crown, and which type, is
needed for the problem. At Gateway Dental, Dr. Bobby
Grossi is experienced and well accustomed to crowns,
root canals and post and core procedure.
When
larger cavities occur and larger fillings are needed,
crowns should be applied instead. A popular option
is porcelain, which is a similar color and texture
to the natural tooth. Porcelain crowns used to be
fragile, but thanks to modern, updated technology,
stronger pressed porcelain crowns can be fused to
metal to create additional strength and durability.
Once
the right dental crown is determined for you, your
dentist will take impressions or you teeth, and
after a week or two, your crown will be set into
place.
Dental
crowns can vary in price due to the material choice
for each unique situation. The cost can vary from
$840-$950, please schedule an appointment to get
more information. With the proper care, including
regular cleaning, flossing and gum care, your crown
can last more than 10 years.
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