Question 1

Do you do cosmetic dentistry including crowns, veneers, bridges, bonding, and/or implants?

Accepted Answer

We absolutely do cosmetic dentistry including crowns, veneers, bridges, bonding, and/or implants.  If you are looking to improve your smile, make an appointment with any of our doctors to go over your options to get the smile you want.

Question 2

What types of guarantees are there for dental work done at your office?

Accepted Answer

We always guarantee all work against manufacturer material defect.  Unfortunately dentistry resides in a VERY harsh environment, the oral cavity.  Dentistry just like automobile tires can wear down with use.  If any of the dentistry we have provided to you does not last, breaks, or gets damaged, please call your office and we'd love to discuss your particular case.

Question 3

My temporary crown fell off or broke, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

If your temporary crown fell off or broke, it may or may not need to be recemented.  If your doctor specifically requested you to be seen if it fell off or broke, call your office to be seen.  If you are over the age of 30 and have only slight sensitivity, it may be indicated to simply be careful with the tooth, avoiding hard foods, until your crown seat date.   If it falls off and you are extremely sensitive, you may use Ibuprofen to reduce the sensitivity until you can be seen at your office.  We strongly prefer you to be seen at your original office for issues with temporary crowns, since your original office has the mold to make a new temporary crown if that is necessary.  If you are traveling or do not have the ability to be seen at your office, you may use temporary cement purchased at your local pharmacy to recement the temporary crown.

Question 4

How much does a crown cost?

Accepted Answer

A crown is an enamel replacement.  If a tooth has lost more than 50% of its enamel, you may need a crown.  A crown typically costs between $300 and $900.  A significant amount of this cost may be covered by your insurance reducing the cost to $300 - $450 depending on your insurance.  Some insurances cover the entire cost of crowns.  We always give you the cost of any procedure before beginning.

Question 5

Do you offer gold or silver crowns?

Accepted Answer

Typically we use a tooth color material for our crowns called zirconia. If you have a preference towards a gold or silver crown, we can absolutely accommodate your request. You would be responsible for the cost of the gold ($200 upcharge over a zirconia crown) or silver ($100 upcharge over a zirconia crown) used in your crown. Ask your doctor for more information.

Question 6

I have a missing front tooth, what can I do to replace it?

Accepted Answer

There are several great options to replace a missing front tooth.  The best option to replace an anterior tooth is an implant.  An implant is a titanium screw that replaces your tooth root.  A white crown is screwed onto the implant.  Implants are the gold standard to replace teeth as they do not involve the adjacent teeth and act as closely to a natural tooth as possible.  
Bridges can also be used to replace missing teeth.  Bridges use adjacent teeth as anchors to replace missing teeth. Bridges require increased maintenance as you will need to floss under them to ensure the anchor teeth do not get cavities.  
Removable prosthodontics (flippers) can be used to replace a missing tooth.  Removable prosthodontics are more cost effective than implants or bridges.  Discuss with your provider which tooth replacement option is best for you.

Question 7

How long does a crown take?

Accepted Answer

If you're considering a dental crown, you might be wondering how long the procedure takes from start to finish. On average, the entire process takes about two weeks for traditional crowns, while same-day crowns can be completed in approximately two hours.

This guide breaks down each step of the process, factors that influence treatment time, and innovations that can speed up the procedure.

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