Dental Crown

Dental crowns are dental restorations that cap a tooth to help restore it to its normal shape. Listen as Dr. Maria Lopez Howell explains how crowns can help restore your smile. Full Answer

Fees for any dental service may vary depending on where you live or where your dentist is located (area of country, urban, suburban, center of town, etc.). In addition there are always going to be a range of fees for the same service. This may depend on... Full Answer

Metal dental crowns have been around for a long time and are still quite common, though tooth-colored dental crowns have gained popularity in recent decades. Metal crowns have a gold or silver look depending on what type of metal they contain.... Full Answer

Crowns, which cap a tooth that is too damaged to hold a filling, are expected to last about five to eight years. Many last much longer, though. Your dentist will check your crown at regular checkups, and if it is still working well, you may be... Full Answer

A dental crown will usually last several years, provided that it doesn't get chipped (porcelain crowns are more prone to chipping) and fits you well. A poorly-fitting crown may be looser than it should be and fall out, leading to the need for a... Full Answer

Getting a dental crown placed involves several steps, and any of these may cause pain or discomfort. For instance, if you need a root canal before getting the crown placed, you may be in pain if you don't have anesthesia or pain medicine to help.... Full Answer

Yes, children can get dental crowns. When a tooth is so decayed it can't support a filling, a dentist will recommend a crown. For children this usually means a stainless steel crown but if the tooth in question is one of the front teeth, sometimes a... Full Answer

There are some risks to crown lengthening, such as excessive bleeding, infection, or slow wound healing. You may also experience some sensitivity of your teeth and/or gums to temperatures because more of the tooth roots are showing. This sensitivity may... Full Answer

Temporary crowns are only made to last until your permanent crown is made by a dental laboratory; usually no more than a week or two. Full Answer

The cost of a crown will vary from dentist to dentist, but most dentists will charge from $900-$1300. Full Answer