Dental Crowns – Stephens City, VA
Custom-Made Restorations for Strong and Beautiful Smiles
Do you have tooth damage or decay? Maybe you have permanently discolored or misshapen teeth? Thomas A. Gromling, DDS offers dental crowns to fix these issues and give you a better looking and feeling smile. Using high-quality ceramics, we will ensure that you’re receiving a restoration that you can be proud to show off. Additionally, our dental crowns are strong, which will ensure their function for years to come. If you’re interested in receiving dental crowns, contact us today!
Why Choose Thomas A. Gromling, DDS for Dental Crowns?
- High-quality ceramics for dental restorations
- Dentist with almost 40 years of experience
- State-of-the-art technology
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that is designed to cover the entire visible portion of your tooth. Although crowns can be made out of various materials, we use high-quality ceramics to ensure that your restorations look and feel like your natural teeth. Crowns are necessary in many situations ranging from restoring a dental implant to treatment for a dental emergency. Dr. Gromling has decades of experience in restoring teeth with dental crowns to give his patients a durable and attractive smile.
The Benefits of Dental Crowns
We use dental crowns for many different issues, which is one of their biggest benefits. Dental crowns can be used to restore your teeth and fix a wide range of health and aesthetic problems. Dr. Gromling uses dental crowns because of these advantages:
- Dental crowns can improve your smile’s overall appearance.
- Crowns can prevent additional decay.
- Crowns can prevent weakened teeth from needing extraction.
- Lasting for years to come, dental crowns are durable.
- If you have silver restorations, we can use our dental crowns to enhance your smile’s appearance.
How Do I Know if I Need a Dental Crown?
The only way to know whether you need a crown with certainty is to schedule a visit with our dental office. Dr. Gromling will examine your mouth to see if a dental crown is the right restoration for you. You may be a candidate for dental crowns if you need to:
- Replace a large filling
- Restore a broken tooth
- Keep a weakened tooth from fracturing
- Attach a dental bridge
- Cover permanent discoloration
- Restore a dental implant
- Improve the aesthetics of your tooth (size and shape)
- Seal and protect a tooth that has received a root canal
The Dental Crown Procedure
You will receive your crown in two visits. First, Dr. Gromling will prepare your tooth for crown placement by removing a slight portion of your dental structure. Then, he will take impressions and images of your tooth that will be used to fabricate your custom-made crown. You’ll leave our dental office with a temporary crown for appearance, and in a couple weeks, you’ll come back for your final visit. Dr. Gromling will ensure that you’re satisfied with the look and feel of your dental crown before permanently placing it for a seamlessly complete smile. Once your tooth is restored with a dental crown, you’ll enjoy a stronger and more beautiful tooth in the future.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
Are you wondering how much you will be required to pay for your new dental crowns? Although necessary to protect and preserve your natural smile, out-of-pocket expenses can cause many patients to remain apprehensive about pursuing treatment. Our team at the dental office of Dr. Thomas Gromling will help determine the cost of your dental crowns and discuss how to use your insurance to reduce the amount you’ll be expected to pay.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are unique, not only in their fabrication but also in their cost. There are various factors Dr. Gromling will consider before crafting a cost estimate for you to review, such as:
- The number of dental crowns that you need
- The kind of material that will be used to craft your dental crowns
- The severity of your tooth damage or decay
- Whether you need preliminary treatment before having your dental crowns put in place
It’s normal to want to save as much money as possible when pursuing dental care, but if you want your new restorations to last longer and offer greater stability, cheaper isn’t always best. Receiving crowns made from high-quality ceramics will give your smile a greater chance of looking and feeling more lifelike.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
As you review your dental insurance plan, you will see that most offer some form of coverage for dental crowns. As a medically necessary service that is designed to improve your oral health over time, it may be covered at 50-80%. This is dependent on your insurance provider and how they categorize crowns (minor or major restorative service).
You can trust our team to review your plan and identify the most lucrative way to help you save.
Dental Crowns FAQs
Are Dental Crowns Permanent?
Although they’re not technically considered permanent, dental crowns are a long-term solution to protect and restore damaged teeth, lasting anywhere from five to 15 years.
When Dr. Gromling reshapes your tooth for your new crown, that procedure is considered irreversible, because tooth enamel cannot grow back once it’s been removed. Thus, it will always need a crown for protection moving forward. The great news is that the crown will likely help your tooth survive for much longer than it would have otherwise.
You can help keep your crown in excellent condition for years to come by maintaining your oral hygiene with regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups and cleanings.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
On average, you can expect your new crown to last anywhere from five to 15 years, depending on how well you care for it.
Individual factors, including your diet, oral hygiene, and whether you have bad oral habits like smoking, nail biting, teeth grinding, and ice crunching. Crowns that are placed on front teeth may last a bit longer than those on molars, since they’re not subjected to as much wear and tear from chewing.
Do Dental Crowns Get Cavities?
While it is technically impossible for a dental crown to get cavities, the tooth underneath it certainly can. In fact, a crowned tooth still has about the same risk of getting cavities as an uncrowned tooth.
Poor oral hygiene can make it possible for bacteria and plaque to form around the gumline where your tooth meets the crown. They can then travel underneath the crown, wreaking havoc on your underlying tooth.
You can help prevent cavities in your crowned teeth the same way you would in your untreated teeth: by brushing and flossing daily and by attending regular dental checkups and cleanings with Dr. Gromling.
Can Dental Crowns Be Whitened?
No matter what your dental crown is made of it is not possible to whiten it like a real tooth. That’s because tooth enamel is covered with tiny pores through which bleaching gels can enter and break apart stains. Dental crowns are made from nonporous materials like porcelain and thus should always remain the same color. Your crown will be designed to blend in with your real teeth as closely as possible. However, to minimize the risk of your real teeth becoming discolored and making your crown look obvious, speak to Dr. Gromling about getting professional teeth whitening prior to having your crown placed so it can be matched to your ideal shade of white from the start!