What are Dental Crowns?

Dental Crowns

Teeth that have large cavities, fractures, or large fillings, such as amalgam (silver) fillings, are prone to breaking, so our Mesa and Gilbert, AZ dentists will recommend a crown for the tooth to provide the best protection possible. This will hopefully avoid any future issues, such as a root canal. There are a few different types of dental crowns: stainless steel, gold, porcelain, and a combination of porcelain and metal. Each type of crown has different pros and cons, including functioning ability, longevity, and cosmetic. We work with our patients to determine which style best suits their needs to restore their smiles and give them optimal oral health.

Save Damaged Teeth with Dental Crowns

Fillings are standard solutions to restore tooth decay, but significant damage, from decay, fracturing, trauma, or large fillings, requires more extensive treatments to protect your natural teeth. Instead of extracting and losing the tooth, our dentists will determine if dental crowns can save your tooth. Our Mesa and Gilbert, AZ, dentists understand the value of keeping natural teeth and aim to give you the ideal solutions to restore your dental health. When looking for crowns for teeth near me, look no further than our experienced team.

We Offer Crowns for Every Situation

Dental crowns have evolved over the years, providing solutions for many dental problems. Whether you need pretty porcelain, ceramic crowns for your front teeth or strong gold dental crowns for back teeth, we recommend the ideal treatment to restore functionality and aesthetics.

We help you choose a solution that matches your needs with your budget and work with your insurance company to ensure an affordable procedure.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you are considering dental crowns in Mesa and Gilbert, AZ, schedule an appointment with our dental team at My Dental. We will examine your teeth and determine if crowns are the ideal solution to correct decay and save your natural teeth. We educate you on your options and discuss the pros and cons to ensure you make an informed decision for your dental health.

Dental Crown Choices

Stainless Steel

Affordable & Long-lasting

Porcelain

Durable & Natural Appearance

Dental Crown Cost Analysis

Type of Crown Longevity Cost Analysis
Stainless Steel 5 – 15 Years $
Porcelain Up to 15 years $$
Zirconia Lifetime $$$

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Crowns

Dental Crown FAQ

Before a dental crown is placed, the dentist will remove decay from your teeth. They’ll use local anesthetic, so you’ll feel nothing during the procedure. Afterwards, the area may feel tender as the anesthetic wears off. As the area heals, you’ll feel back to normal within a day or two.

Just like our teeth, dental crowns need to be brushed and flossed everyday. While the crown won’t decay, keeping bacteria and plaque on it is harmful for the surrounding teeth and gums. Overtime, dental crowns do wear out because the materials crowns are made from are not as tough as tooth enamel. To lengthen their lifespan, don’t chew extremely hard foods. If you do notice that your crown has cracked or lifts up, schedule an appointment to have it replaced as soon as you notice.

Yes! Depending on what material you choose, you can select a material that matches the shade of your teeth.

When a tooth has lost much of its structural integrity due to decay, a large filling has an increased risk to crack under pressure. The best way to protect the tooth and it’s root is to cap it with a crown. Crowns are strong, last a long time, and look great.