Dental Crowns – Common Questions and Concerns

If you have a tooth that has been extensively damaged by decay, or you are experiencing tooth pain due to a weakened tooth, you may find an ideal solution in porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are strong, natural looking, and highly durable. Below you will find information that cosmetic dentists provide to patients who have questions and concerns about porcelain dental crowns.

How much do dental crowns cost?

Porcelain crowns in general cost more than their traditional metal counterparts. Be prepared to spend anywhere from $500 to $2,500 for your dental crown, depending on where you live and which materials are used to support your crown. Implant-supported dental crowns will be more expensive than crowns attached to natural teeth.

Will my dental crown be conspicuous in my mouth?

Modern porcelain crowns are custom-crafted to complement the color, size, texture, and shape of surrounding natural teeth, ensuring that they will blend nearly imperceptibly in a person’s smile. Gold and metal crowns are still available to those who prefer a more “colorful” smile, of course. But for those who want their smiles to be perfectly uniform, modern dental crowns are extremely natural looking.

Can dental crowns help to reduce tooth pain?

Teeth that have been weakened by trauma or wear can be the source of pain, and in such cases reinforcing the weakened teeth can lead to a reduction or even total elimination of pain. Procedures that require the removal of natural tooth structure, such as root canal therapy or the removal of decay, are usually followed by the placement of a dental crown. In these cases, the dental crown will be instrumental in protecting the tooth against further damage and, hence, future pain.

Are dental crowns safe?

Modern dental crowns can be crafted entirely of porcelain if a patient wishes, thereby avoiding the issue of whether the presence of metal in the mouth poses potential health problems.

For more information about porcelain crowns and other cosmetic dentistry treatments such as porcelain veneers and Zoom teeth whitening, contact our Cary cosmetic dentistry office.