Dental Crown

After getting your dental crown, you shouldn't feel much pain or discomfort. But if you are worried about pain management, talk to your dentist about options to minimize your pain and make you feel comfortable. Your dentist may suggest that you... Full Answer

The risks associated with getting a combination dental crown include a possible allergic reaction to the metal in the crown, as well as having the porcelain wear down nearby teeth over time. Another risk that comes with any type of crown is decay... Full Answer

Your dentist may use local anesthesia, conscious sedation, or general anesthesia to place your dental crown in a way that is comfortable for you. If he or she uses local anesthesia, you will probably get an injection of a numbing medicine into... Full Answer

A dental crown procedure is done over the course of two or more dental visits and may involves the following steps before the crown is placed: a root canal, building a foundation, and filing the tooth. A root canal may be a necessary step if the... Full Answer

Dental crowns that are all metal may be stronger than ceramic crowns in the back of the mouth.  All-metal crowns may be unacceptable to some patients;  porcelain/metal crowns and ceramic crowns are aesthetically more acceptable having the same... Full Answer

Children can get all-ceramic crowns only if they are getting them on permanent teeth. If your child is getting a crown on a baby tooth (also called a primary tooth), talk to his dentist about metal-containing crowns. If your child is allergic to... Full Answer

Most dental insurance will cover 50% of the cost of a crown. It is categorized as "major" by most insurance plans. Check with your dental office to see what the cost will be ahead of time. your office should be able to send an x-ray of your tooth to your... Full Answer

A ceramic dental crown should last at least 5 years. Most will last 7 years or longer if the person practices good dental hygiene and sees his or her dentist every 6 months for a checkup. I only recommend ceramic crowns for front teeth (canine to... Full Answer

A crown should last at least 5 years. Most crowns will last 10 years or longer if the person practices good dental hygiene and sees his or her dentist every 6 months for a checkup. Full Answer

A metal crown (made of gold) should last at least 5 years. Most will last 10 years or longer if the person practices good dental hygiene and sees his or her dentist every 6 months for a checkup. A metal crown made of stainless steel is not intended for... Full Answer