Dental Crowns Cost Nashville Elite Results With Dr. Clint Newman

If your tooth has a cavity, you will need preparatory treatments before the crown is placed. Of course, the more extensive the decay, the more dental work is needed to prepare the tooth for the crown. Some people come into the practice with active infections that need to be treated before starting restorative work. For example, if you have a root canal infection, the dentist will first have to clear out the infection before placing the crown. 

Crowns come in various materials, and what is recommended in your case depends on the tooth's location. For example, a highly durable dental material is needed for molars. However, a dental material that excels at mimicking tooth enamel is preferred for a front tooth, where bite pressures are lower but aesthetics are critical. At our practice in Nashville, TN, we rely on high-end materials such as IPS Empress® and IPS e.max® for optimum results.

A single crown is all that is needed to protect a damaged tooth. However, in more complex procedures, such as replacing missing teeth, you may need multiple crowns. For example, if you choose to replace a tooth using a dental bridge, we will design one with a crown at each end and a pontic tooth that stands in for the missing tooth. A dental implant paired with a crown could also replace a tooth, but implant surgery would add to the total cost.

If you have anxiety about dental procedures or a physical limitation that makes it difficult to sit for prolonged periods, you may want sedation so you can be comfortable throughout the procedure. This would be an added cost. All sedation at our practice is administered by Dr. Matthew Yezerski, a highly trained dental anesthesiologist. Dr. Yezerski is certified by the Tennessee Dental Board and the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.