When is a dental crown necessary?

Crowns are recommended for teeth with large cavities, cracks, or fractures, after root canal treatment, to support a dental bridge, or to cover severely discolored or misshapen teeth. Dr. Chan will assess whether a crown is the best option for your situation.

How much do dental crowns cost?

Dental crowns typically range from $800 to $1,500 per tooth depending on the material and complexity. Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of crown costs. Glendale Dental Wellness also offers financing options.

Can a crown fall off?

While uncommon, a crown can become loose or fall off due to decay underneath, weakened cement, or trauma. If this happens, contact Glendale Dental Wellness immediately so Dr. Chan can re-cement or replace it.

How long do porcelain crowns last?

Porcelain crowns typically last 10-15 years with proper care. Some crowns can last even longer with excellent oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and avoiding habits like teeth grinding or chewing hard objects.

Are same-day crowns as good as traditional crowns?

Yes, same-day crowns made with CAD/CAM technology are comparable in quality to traditional lab-made crowns. They offer the advantage of being completed in a single visit, saving you time while delivering excellent aesthetics and durability.

Improve Your Smile's Esthetics with Cosmetic Dental Crowns

A captivating smile can make a great impression on those you meet. If your grin falls short due to flawed or damaged teeth, it's hard to picture your smile looking whole and healthy again. That's where dental crowns come in. By crowning unsightly or compromised teeth, Dr. Ivan Chan can restore your smile's esthetic beauty, making it the captivating smile you'd like it to be. Working with a skilled dental crown dentist from Glendale Dental Wellness in Glendale, California, is key to having a positive dental crown experience.

The Esthetic Appeal of Dental Crowns It only takes one flawed or damaged tooth to ruin your smile's esthetics. Imagine what several unsightly teeth can do. Fortunately, compromised teeth can be renewed through dental crown treatment. Crowns are custom-crafted "caps" or coverings that fit over flawed or damaged teeth to restore their function and appearance. They can be used for restorative or cosmetic purposes, or both.

Here are a few ways that cosmetic crowns can be used to enhance your smile's esthetics:

Providing strength and beauty - Crowns completely encase a tooth in a protective covering all the way to the gum line. Chips, cracks, stains, and other flaws will be concealed by your crown, making your tooth whole and attractive again. In the case of weak or damaged teeth, crowns provide structural support to keep these teeth from crumbling.
Brightening your smile - Covering stained or discolored teeth with crowns allows you to make your pearly whites white again! Porcelain and ceramic crowns closely resemble the color and translucency of natural teeth and will blend in seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Improving your smile's symmetry - Irregularly sized and misshapen teeth can give your smile an imbalanced appearance. Crowns can be used to improve the size and shape of these teeth to enhance your smile's visual alignment and symmetry.
Preventing tooth loss - Due to its weakened structure, a tooth with structural damage is always at risk of further damage. At some point, the damage can become so severe that the tooth has to be removed. Through dental crown treatment, Dr. Chan can repair the damage and restore your tooth's shape, structure, and usefulness. In this way, crowns can prevent premature tooth loss that leaves unsightly gaps in your smile.
Replacing teeth that have gone missing - If you've already suffered tooth loss, dental crowns can help rectify the problem by serving as replacement teeth for dental implants. Porcelain crowns are great options for implant treatment due to their strength, longevity, and natural-looking appearance. Crowns can also serve as anchors for a dental bridge to resolve issues with multiple missing teeth.

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You deserve a smile that's healthy, functional and beautiful! Dr. Chan and our team can help you achieve these goals beautifully through dental crown treatment.