Dental Crowns – Lisle, IL
Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns
At Arbor Dental Care, we are dedicated to helping patients keep their smiles healthy, but despite all best efforts, most patients experience dental decay or damage at some point in their lives. When this occurs, we always begin by recommending the most conservative treatment. Our goal is to help patients preserve the greatest amount of tooth structure while still completely repairing the tooth. For this reason, we offer a wide range of restorations from conservative tooth-colored fillings to advance tooth replacement options. Each patient’s situation will be unique, and our team will partner with you to find the most conservative restoration option. To find out more or get started on your treatment plan, contact our Lisle dental team.
At Arbor Dental Care, we are dedicated to helping patients keep their smiles healthy, but most patients experience dental decay or damage at some point in their lives. When this occurs, we always begin by recommending the most conservative treatment that can effectively address the patient’s needs. Our goal is to help patients preserve the greatest amount of tooth structure while still completely repairing the tooth. We offer a wide range of restorations from tooth-colored fillings to advanced tooth replacement options, and dental crowns are often the best way to restore teeth compromised by infection or injury. Each patient’s treatment will be completely customized, and our team will partner with you to find the best restoration option. To find out more about the benefits of dental crowns, contact our Lisle dental team.
What Is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are a versatile, reliable restoration solution for many patients with smile flaws or damage. These restorations are crafted to fit completely over the top of the damaged tooth to restore its function and protect it from damage. We offer crowns crafted from a variety of materials including metal, porcelain fused to metal, and all-ceramic restorations. By far the most popular solution would be natural looking all-ceramic crowns that can help a patient maintain a beautiful smile. These restorations blend seamlessly into the natural grin and are safe and effective even for those patients with severe allergies to metal.
The Dental Crown Process
These restorations are placed through a specialized treatment process that typically requires at least two appointments. During the initial visit, the tooth will be reshaped to remove compromised enamel and allow the crown to fit properly. We will also capture impressions of the bite that will be used by our lab to create the customized restoration, and a temporary will be placed to protect the prepared tooth. Once we receive the final crown, inlay, or onlay from our lab, patients return to exchange the temporary device for their beautiful customized restoration.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Neglecting to restore damaged teeth can leave you vulnerable to new oral injuries and infections, and dental crowns from our office in Lisle may be the best way to rebuild lost dental structure. These devices can deliver several wonderful benefits such as:
- Making chewing easier and more comfortable.
- Protecting compromised teeth from damage.
- Preventing the need for extraction.
- Addressing several oral health problems with one treatment.
- Customized appearance that makes crowns indistinguishable from natural dental structure.
- With excellent care that includes proper oral hygiene, mindful chewing habits, and regular checkups at our Lisle office, dental crowns can last for fifteen years or more.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Crowns
At Arbor Dental Care, we believe that your budget should never prevent you from getting the restorative oral health care you need. However, because of their custom nature, there is no flat fee for dental crowns. With that in mind, we strive to ensure that the cost of your restoration is kept as low as possible, regardless of your situation. You can also rest assured that we will never compromise on quality or aesthetics to cut corners, and the restoration you receive will look and feel realistic while still allowing you to enjoy a fully functional smile.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Dental Crowns
There are a variety of factors that could affect the cost of your dental crown treatment, including:
- The severity of the damage to the tooth, and whether other procedures are necessary first, such as a root canal.
- The type of material used to make your dental crown.
It is important to remember that when it comes to restoring your smile, cheaper doesn’t mean better, and quality is extremely important when it comes to something that will be going in your mouth. You want your new crown to not only look good, but feel good and last for many years, too.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Crowns?
Yes, in most cases dental crowns are considered a “major procedure” by many dental insurance companies, and they will generally cover around 50% of the cost if deemed medically necessary. However, because each dental insurance plan can vary greatly depending on the patient, we will happily confirm your coverage to verify this before beginning any work on your smile.
Other Options for Making Dental Crowns Affordable
In addition to welcoming dental insurance, we are also proud to accept flexible financing plans from our preferred third-party financier, CareCredit. These plans allow you to break up the cost of your treatment into multiple, low-to-no-interest monthly payments that may be better suited to your individual budget.
At Arbor Dental Care, we’re here to assist you with managing the cost of this tooth-saving procedure. If you’d like to learn more about your financial options, please schedule a consultation for dental crowns today.
Dental Crown FAQs
Does It Hurt to Get a Dental Crown?
Getting a dental crown in Lisle is a very manageable experience for most patients. Before any preparation begins, our team numbs the area thoroughly with a local anesthetic. This makes it so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure—just some pressure and vibration as the tooth is shaped.
Some patients experience mild sensitivity or soreness in the days following their appointment, particularly around their gum line, but this typically goes away on its own within a week or so. If discomfort lingers or feels significant, give us a call, and we'll make sure everything is healing as it should.
Are Dental Crowns Permanent?
Dental crowns are designed to be long-lasting, but they aren't truly permanent in the textbook sense. With proper care, most crowns last anywhere from 10 to 15 years—and sometimes longer. The underlying tooth, however, remains a normal part of your smile and still requires regular brushing, flossing, and checkups to stay healthy.
Habits like grinding your teeth, chewing ice, or biting hard objects can shorten a crown's lifespan. So, while your new restoration is very durable and performs its job well, it still needs long-term care to keep it healthy and strong.
How Do You Know When a Dental Crown Needs to Be Replaced?
Sometimes, the signs are obvious. A crown that's visibly cracked, loose, or has fallen off needs attention right away.
Other times, symptoms are more subtle. If you notice persistent sensitivity, pain when biting, or visible wear along the edges, it may be time for a replacement. Older porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns can also develop dark lines at your gum line as the underlying metal shows through.
Regular checkups at Arbor Dental Care give our team the chance to spot these issues early, often before you notice any symptoms at all. Our restorative dentistry services are always available if your crown needs attention.
What's the Difference Between a Temporary Crown and a Permanent Crown?
A temporary crown is exactly what it sounds like—a placeholder. It’s usually made from acrylic or composite resin, which protects your tooth while your permanent crown is being crafted in a dental lab.
It's not built to last, so it's important to be careful with it while you wait. For example, you should avoid overly sticky or hard foods while wearing it, as it may cause the temporary restoration to crack or pop out.
Your permanent crown, on the other hand, is custom-made from durable materials like porcelain, ceramic, or porcelain fused to metal and is bonded securely into place. It's designed to withstand the full demands of everyday chewing, speaking, and smiling for many, many years.