Dentists commonly recommend dental crowns to strengthen weak teeth. To clarify, in the absence of a crown, the weak tooth is at higher risk of fracturing. A Dentist will commonly recommend a dental crown under a few circumstances:
A dental crown acts like a helmet to encase your weak tooth. A dental lab can make the crown from porcelain or from metal alloys, including gold. A tooth with a crown on it can withstand much greater forces before breaking. These teeth are also more fracture-resistant.
A dental crown costs roughly $1,000 - $1,200. This varies with the material that a dental lab uses to make your crown. If you have dental insurance, they may cover dental crowns. The most common dental plans that cover crown placement will do so at a 50% rate. Thus, patients often pay a $500 - $600 co-payment on a single dental crown. Where a patient and their partner both have dental benefits, their insurance may cover a dental crown at 100%. If you are pursuing dental crowns in Kitchener, reach out to your local Dentist for a cost estimate.
Dental crowns strengthen and reinforce weak teeth. Importantly, this minimizes risk of fracture and increases tooth longevity. Tooth loss and replacement is a time-consuming and expensive process. Timely placement of a necessary dental crown can prevent need for such procedures. It is important to gather cost estimates and insurance pre-determinations in advance of treatment where possible. This will help you to know what to expect cost-wise and avoid unpleasant surprises.
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This article is meant to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Kitchener Dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a dental condition or treatment.
