Dental Crowns – Huntsville, OH
Protecting & Enhancing Damaged Teeth
Often, a filling is all we need to repair a small crack or new cavity, but for a patient dealing with a broken tooth or severe decay, dental crowns in Huntsville are to the rescue. This treatment is able to accomplish many positive things at once—protect a compromised tooth, restore its strength, save a patient from an extraction, and bring back someone’s full smile. Dr. Kevin Grill is also proud to use high-quality natural-looking crowns so that only you and him will be able to tell which tooth has been restored.
Why Choose Northwest Family Dental of Huntsville For Dental Crowns?
- Tooth-Colored Crowns That Blend with Natural Teeth
- Able to See Dental Patients of All Ages
- In-Network with Many Leading Dental Insurance Providers
What Is a Dental Crown?
On its own, a dental crown just looks like a hollowed-out tooth, but it’s actually a restoration that is fitted directly over enamel that is too weak to support itself either due to physical trauma or infection. They’re typically recommended for people with larger cavities, big cracks or breaks, or if they have an old filling that is starting to fail.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
While every crown we provide is 100% custom-made for each patient and each tooth, the process follows a few basic steps:
- Firstly, Dr. Grill will examine the tooth and take X-rays to make sure that a crown is absolutely necessary. If it’s possible to fix your problem with another procedure, he’ll let you know so you can choose what works for you!
- If you and Dr. Grill decide that getting a crown is the best way to go, he’ll start by numbing the tooth and removing the enamel that cannot be preserved.
- An impression will be taken of the prepared tooth. This will be sent to a dental lab so they can design and fabricate your final restoration.
- While the lab is working its magic, you’ll be fitted with a temporary crown.
- A week or so later, you’ll return to our office so Dr. Grill can remove your temporary crown and cement your real one in place.
Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
- Stops dental pain and helps with sensitivity
- Makes it easier to chew and eat your favorite foods
- Halts an active cavity or growing crack that can spell big trouble in the future
- Prevents you from needing to have the tooth extracted and replaced (which is more expensive and time-consuming compared to getting a crown)
- Able to align the bite to relieve persistent jaw pain or popping and clicking
- Can enhance the appearance of a tooth to create an overall more attractive smile
- Able to last 10-20 years with just daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
When getting a dental crown to repair your damaged tooth, you will naturally want to have an accurate idea of what you can expect to pay for it. There are several factors that can influence the overall cost of dental crowns; as such, we’ll need to consider your unique situation carefully before we can put together an estimate. Rest assured that our team is ready to help you take whatever steps are necessary to make your crown as affordable as possible.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
As you can probably guess, the material that your dental crown is made out of can have a significant impact on the amount you end up paying. Our practice is proud to offer crowns made out of natural-looking tooth-colored materials. We’ll be more than happy to explain the benefits of said materials as well as how they can affect the cost of your restoration.
Another factor to keep in mind is the extent of your dental damage. If you have multiple teeth that were broken in an accident, then you may need to plan on paying for more than one dental crown. You may also need to account for the cost of any related services. For example, you might be getting a dental crown as part of a root canal treatment, which will obviously come with its own price tag.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
Your dental insurance company will likely be willing to pay at least part of the cost of a dental crown as long as it’s medically necessary. Having a dental crown placed is typically considered a major procedure, so coverage is often around 50%. That said, you will likely need to meet your deductible for the year before your insurance company pays for any treatments.
Bear in mind that not all dental insurance plans are exactly the same. Before you move forward with having a dental crown placed, you should take the time to review your plan to make sure that you truly understand your coverage. Our team will be more than happy to review your plan with you and answer any questions you might have. We can also file the necessary claims on your behalf so that you don’t have to worry about the paperwork.
Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
If you don’t have dental insurance, you can sign up for our in-house dental membership plan. In exchange for a membership fee, you’ll be able to enjoy a 15% discount on various kinds of treatments. On top of that, our practice offers financing through CareCredit and Cherry. The advantage of financing is that you can pay for your care in installments rather than all at once. Feel free to speak to our team if you have any concerns about your ability to pay for a dental crown.