Dental Crowns – Frisco, TX
Give Teeth the Royal Treatment with Dental Crowns
If you have a large cavity or a deep crack in your tooth, your dentist may be able to repair it with the help of a dental crown. Dental crowns are essentially deluxe fillings that fit over the tooth so that it still looks, feels, and works just like it used to. At Plush Dentistry, we are proud to offer ceramic crowns to our patients. These durable, lifelike restorations blend seamlessly into your smile and provide full chewing capabilities without needing to extract and replace your tooth with a dental implant.
Why Choose Plush Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- #1 Durable, natural looking, high-quality ceramic restorations
- #2 Dental insurance accepted / in-house dental plan available
- #3 Convenient appointments available, including Saturdays
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a large filling that restores the look and feel of a tooth with excessive damage or decay. You are likely a good candidate for this type of prosthetic if your tooth has a large cavity or injury that while it cannot be fixed with a traditional filling, still has healthy roots.
A dental crown can fix damage including cavities, decay, a large crack, or an infected tooth that requires a
root canal procedure.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
Getting a dental crown is easy and can be done right here by your dentist at Plush Dentistry. First, your dentist will take an impression of your tooth for your new crown to be modeled after. Once this is done, they will remove the damaged or decayed area of your tooth so that all that remains is a healthy base. At this time, you will be fitted with a temporary crown to use until your new one returns from the lab. Be careful using your temporary crown when eating, brushing, and flossing.
Once your new crown is ready, you will be scheduled to return to remove the temporary one and secure the new one in place. At Plush Dentistry, we use ceramic crowns custom crafted at a reliable dental laboratory. Because of the highly customized and detailed process of creating your new crown, it is common to take around two weeks for us to receive the final product.
Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
While nobody wants to need a dental crown, failing to protect your damaged tooth can lead to worsening oral health problems if not treated urgently. Dental crowns offer many important benefits, including:
- Improved comfort
- Restored chewing capabilities
- Protection from extraction or further damage
- The ability to treat multiple oral health problems
- Customizable to match your surrounding teeth
Dental crowns also have the added benefit of easy maintenance. Simply brush and floss just as you normally would, visit your dentist regularly, and be careful to only use your crown to chew food. With proper care, your crown could last up to 15 years.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
The cost of dental crowns can depend on a few factors. When you visit our Frisco office for a restorative dentistry consultation, we will learn the details of your case and provide you with a cost estimate. We can also help you understand payment options, such as insurance and financing. We even have an in-house membership plan to help our patients save.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
The cost of your dental crown may be affected by:
- Preparatory care. Some teeth require root canal therapy or other services before they can support a crown. These treatments come with their own fees that are separate from the cost of the crown itself.
- Crowns can be made of various materials. Here at PLUSH Dentistry, we offer both non-metal and metal-free options. Each crown material has its own pros, cons, and financial cost. Our team will be happy to help you compare your options and choose the one that best fits your situation.
- The process of creating the crown. We work with third-party laboratories, where skilled technicians create crowns for us. We must account for laboratory fees when determining how much to charge our patients.
Keep in mind that cheaper crowns are not always better! We want you to have a high-quality restoration that is comfortable, functional, and durable.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
In many cases, yes, dental insurance does cover dental crowns. Crowns are usually classified as a major service, so about 50% of their cost may be covered, up to the amount of your plan’s annual maximum. You may be able to save hundreds out-of-pocket! Our practice welcomes insurance, and we are happy to file claims for virtually all PPO policies. We are even in-network with Delta Dental.
Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
Besides insurance, other provisions that might make your crown more affordable include:
- We work with CareCredit to provide low-interest payment plans for qualified patients. The application process is fast, and most people are quickly approved for a budget-friendly financing arrangement.
- In-house membership plan. Our membership plan costs just $400 a year. It includes basic preventive care and a 15 – 20% discount off all other services, including crowns.
Are you ready to learn more about dental crowns and their cost? Get in touch with the PLUSH Dentistry team today to request a consultation. We look forward to seeing you!