Restore the Health of Your Smile with Expertly Crafted Crowns

A dental crown is a customized restoration worn over the remaining tooth structure to enhance strength, health, and aesthetics. While dental crowns are tiny, they can resolve several functional and cosmetic issues.

You may need a dental crown to:

• Repair significant damage: A dental crown is the perfect solution for repairing damage that is too pronounced for a filling.
• Reinforce a weakened tooth: Large fillings, trauma, and excessive wear can weaken your tooth over time. We can use a dental crown to reinforce your tooth, preventing further damage.
• Enhance aesthetics: We can use a dental crown to enhance the aesthetics of a discolored, irregularly shaped, or sized tooth.
• Replace a missing tooth: We can combine a dental implant with a dental crown or bridge to replace a missing or failing tooth.

Achieving successful outcomes with dental crowns requires a combination of premium materials, artistic excellence, and advanced technology. At our St. George dental office, we combine these factors to create durable, realistic-looking outcomes.

Dental crowns are created to last many years. However, like most things in life, dental crowns are not 100% fail-proof. While rare, dental crowns can fail because of trauma, infections, cement wear, and teeth grinding (bruxism).

Recognizing the signs of a failing crown can help prevent further complications. Signs of crown failure include:

• A loose or wobbly feeling
• Pain or sensitivity
• Visible chips and cracks
• Gum recession around the crown’s edge
• A dark line along the gum line

If a dental crown fails, the most important thing is to act promptly, but don’t panic. A loose, cracked, or fallen crown should be evaluated quickly. Even if there’s no pain, the underlying tooth may be exposed to further damage or infections. Until you see a dentist, avoid chewing on that side and keep that area clean.

There’s no standard cost for a dental crown. That’s because the price depends on several factors, including:

• Complexity: Not all cases are the same. Sometimes, the case is straightforward. At other times, you may need adjunctive procedures, such as root canal treatment or core buildup. These additional steps require more skill and time, so your dental crown cost will increase.
• Materials used: Porcelain crowns cost more than resin crowns, but they last longer. Most patients are willing to pay more for long-term value.
• Insurance coverage: Insurance is likely to cover the cost of your dental crown if it’s deemed medically necessary. However, insurance rarely covers the full cost. That’s why it’s essential to verify the scope of your coverage before treatment begins.

Our office is upfront and transparent about pricing. Our team will share a cost breakdown before treatment begins to ensure you proceed with clarity.