Dental Crowns

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Dental Crowns In Highland CA

If your teeth have damage currently, a dental crown might be the perfect solution for you. Dental crown treatments are popular and effective at restoring all types of tooth damage. At East Highland Dental, our team is one of the top choices in the area for crowns while providing same-day service. The office has an innovative approach to fabricating, placing, and fitting your crown in one visit. Our friendly dispositions, comfortable atmosphere, and state of the art office will give you top-notch dental care.

What's A Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that a dentist places over a problem tooth. This cap is bonded to your tooth to ensure it doesn’t fall out. Crowns will cover all parts of a damaged tooth and will look and function like your natural teeth. On a basic level, crowns act as a shield and protector for your weak teeth.

Is The Treatment Painful?

One great thing about dental crowns is that the process is virtually painless. Our team at East Highland Dental understands that patients can be apprehensive about dental care. Rest assured that your comfort is always a top priority. Dr. Shah will numb your mouth for any filling or fitting procedure.

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Who Is A Good Candidate To Recieve A Crown?

Patients with a weak or susceptible tooth are great candidates. For example, a tooth that has received a root canal. This tooth is will be vulnerable, and a crown will act as a natural protector. Besides function, crowns can also serve patients cosmetically. If there’s a tooth or teeth that’s misshapen; a crown can fix it.

Types of Dental Crowns

There are various types of dental crowns, each with its own unique benefits. Our Highland dentist will discuss each crown’s unique set of advantages and what type will be best for you. The common types of crowns are:
  • Porcelain/Ceramic – provides excellent aesthetics. Easy to match the tooth color. It can easily damage nearby teeth.
  • Metal – an option if the patient wants to keep as much of the tooth as possible. The drawback is that it looks unnatural.
  • Resin – can be colored match to your exact tooth color. The weakest option can be easily damaged with eating.
  • Porcelain Fused To Metal – porcelain crown with metal at the gumline. Provides the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain.
  • CEREC – Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Same-day dental crown with many material options.

Does Dental Insurance cover crowns?

Yes, dental crowns are covered by many dental insurances. Some will even cover 100% of the costs. If your insurance doesn’t cover the whole treatment, an HSA or FSA can be used to cover the rest. To find out what your coverage is, call our office for a benefits check.

How Long Do Crowns Last?

With good self-care, a crown can last 10-15 years. Patients that are good with their brushing, flossing, and checkups can see ever greater lastingness.

Do I Need A Crown?

  • Dental bridge work – crowns are placed on both sides of the bridge to act as support
  • Broken tooth restoration – the cap will protect the tooth from further damage
  • Cosmetic covering – for teeth that are too small, too long, or any other cosmetic defect.

So if you have a tooth that’s weak or not looking great, a dental crown can help. Call our Highland dentist today to schedule your appointment. We would love to see you, answer all your questions.

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