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Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain Crowns in Northridge, CA

A dental crown restores a tooth that’s been damaged in some way. Restoring the tooth allows us to support it to prevent further damage and even complete loss. Porcelain crowns in Northridge also allow your cosmetic dentist to restore your smile to its beautiful splendor.

What Are Porcelain Crowns in Northridge?

Porcelain crowns are restorations that fit over a tooth. We reduce the size of the natural tooth so the crown can fit over it comfortably and in a way that prevents further damage or microleakage (which can result in decay around and under the crown).

Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?

A cosmetic dentist in Northridge will recommend a dental crown if a tooth has been damaged in one or more of the following ways.

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal therapy involves removing the tooth’s dentin and pulp (nerve). As with deep decay, there isn’t enough tooth structure to withstand bite pressure. A crown is added to strengthen the tooth.

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Deep Dental Decay

Shallow decay simply requires a filling to repair the tooth. But when the decay damages most of the tooth, a filling isn’t sufficient to support the tooth. After removing the decay, there may not be enough tooth structure to withstand bite pressure. A dental crown provides the necessary structure to repair the damage and prevent further breakdown.

Fractured Tooth

When you’ve fractured one or more cusps off a tooth, restoring it with a crown is imperative to the tooth’s health. A fracture exposes the inner portions of the tooth to the outside world, increasing your risk of developing decay or an infection. A crown protects the tooth.

A Large, Old Filling

Old amalgam fillings expand and contract when you consume hot or cold foods and beverages. In addition to bite pressure, this expansion and contraction put the tooth at risk for fracture. Thankfully, your Northridge cosmetic dentist can prevent a fracture by placing a porcelain crown over the tooth.

Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS)

If you’ve ever experienced sensitivity to bite pressure or cold, you might have a cracked tooth. Covering the tooth with a porcelain crown in Northridge supports the crack to prevent it from getting bigger/deeper. And the crown reduces or eliminates the symptoms of CTS.

Cracked Tooth

Just because you have a crack doesn’t mean you’ll have symptoms. However, a cracked tooth is a compromised tooth. The crack allows bacteria into the tooth. Continued bite pressure can further weaken the tooth, eventually causing it to fracture at the crack site.

How Long Do Porcelain Crowns in Northridge Last?

Porcelain crowns can last between five and 15 years. How long the crown lasts depends on how well the crown fits and whether you practice good home care. Preventing decay and gum disease with routine dental cleanings and daily brushing and flossing can help crowns last longer.

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How Much Do Porcelain Crowns in Northridge Cost at Dentist of Northridge CA

How Much Do Porcelain Crowns in Northridge Cost?

A porcelain crown can range from $600 to $3000, depending on which tooth needs the crown and any adjunct services. Our team is happy to provide you with an estimate, review insurance coverage (many will cover up to 50% of a crown), and discuss payment options.

Porcelain Crowns in Northridge: Customized Dental Care for Optimal Health

At Dentist of Northridge, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care for our patients. You are a unique individual and therefore require customized care.

When you visit us, we’ll evaluate your teeth to determine the cause of the damage. We’ll address the root cause and restore the damaged tooth. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to get your customized treatment plan.

Porcelain Crowns In Northridge Help Restore The Function and Aesthetics Of Damaged Teeth

Contact Dentist of Northridge at (818) 873-7245 to schedule an appointment. We’ll discuss all treatment options to restore your damaged or sensitive teeth.

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