FAQs On Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. It is often used when a tooth is cracked, broken, worn down, or severely decayed. If you’re in need of restorative care like crowns due to tooth decay or damage, you should seek treatment as soon as possible to ensure that your mouth stays healthy in the future. If you experience pain in your tooth and the surrounding area, make sure you schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to rule out any underlying issues that could be causing your pain. You can minimize the risk of tooth loss by seeing your dentist every six months for routine preventive dental care.

By scheduling these regular appointments, you’ll be able to stay ahead of oral health issues like gum disease and cavities and help keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy throughout the course of your life.

There are numerous questions that we get about dental crowns; some of the most common ones are:

Should I Get Metal Crowns?

If you have metal-based crowns, you’ll likely need to replace them with a new ones, as they aren’t made of the porcelain materials that modern crowns are crafted from. Metal crowns can break down over time and lose their effectiveness. They may also cause sensitivity in your gums. Your dentist will be able to recommend an appropriate material for your crown based on your specific needs.

What Is the Cost of a Dental Crown?

The cost of a crown will vary based on a variety of criteria, including the type of material used to craft it and the geographic location where the service is rendered. 

What Are Dental Crowns Made of?

Dental crowns can be made out of a variety of materials, including metal alloys or base metal alloys, gold alloy, porcelain fused to metal, all ceramic, and resin composite. Your dentist can help you choose the best one!

How Are Dental Crowns Placed?

Getting a dental crown typically requires two appointments with the dentist. At the first appointment, your dentist will prepare the tooth for the crown. This involves removing a portion of the enamel from the surface of the tooth and filing it down so that it is the same shape as the dental crown. Once this step is completed, an impression of the teeth is taken and sent to a lab where a customized crown is made. This process can take up to two weeks to be completed. When the patient returns to the dental office for the second appointment, the dentist will inspect the fit and color of the dental crown and then permanently cement it in place. The patient’s smile will be restored with a brand-new and beautiful crown!

Why Are Dental Crowns Used?

There are many reasons why a patient might need to get a crown on a tooth, including restoring or protecting the tooth’s structure, strengthening it after it has been damaged, and improving its appearance. A crown is often needed when there is not enough healthy enamel left on the tooth to support a filling or when a large filling will compromise the integrity of the tooth. Crowns are also often placed after a root canal to protect the tooth from breaking. If a dental implant is placed and restored with a dental crown, the crown is used to hold an artificial tooth in place and support the restoration.

For booking and other queries, contact Dentist San Jose, CA, at (408) 901-0101 or varnidental@gmail.com. Your comfort and smile matter to us, so schedule your appointment soon. Visit our clinic at 181 E Tasman Dr. Suite 60, San Jose, CA 95134, with your family.