Two offices can quote different prices for a dental crown while describing different amounts of work. One estimate may cover the restoration itself; another may also include rebuilding the tooth beneath it. Before choosing porcelain, metal or another material, find out what the complete treatment plan contains.

If tooth pain comes with facial swelling or fever, seek urgent dental care. Trouble breathing or swallowing, substantial mouth swelling or swelling affecting an eye needs emergency medical attention. Do not delay urgent care while comparing prices or waiting for an insurance estimate.

A crown covers a tooth to help restore its shape and function, and crowns can also cover dental implants. Your dentist must assess the tooth, bite and surrounding tissues before recommending treatment. The choices below organize a conversation about priorities; they cannot establish whether you need a crown.

What matters most to you?

Choose your main concern to review the questions to ask your dentist and insurer. A preference alone cannot determine which crown is clinically appropriate.

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