Damaged or decayed teeth can cause pain and embarrassment. These conditions require prompt treatment.
Dental crowns can cover damaged or decayed teeth to provide a stronger bite and more pleasing smile.
At Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA, our dentists provide durable and natural-looking dental crowns. Are dental crowns right for you?
Treatment Benefits
Teeth with significant damage or decay can cause you to hide your smile all the time. Our crowns are made from natural-looking materials like porcelain that can restore your smile and renew your confidence.
Every dental crown is designed to be as durable as a natural tooth. When a permanent crown is attached, you should be able to eat all of your favorite foods without worry. With proper care, crowns can last for a decade or more.
When a tooth is decayed or infected, we can address the issue with root canal treatment and then place a crown over the tooth. The crown will protect the tooth from further damage and potentially prevent the need for extraction.
What Are Dental Crowns?
When referring to oral anatomy, the crown of a tooth is the portion that is visible above the gum line. Dental crowns are restorations that either partially or fully cover this part of a natural tooth. Crafted from biocompatible materials like metal, porcelain, or zirconia, crowns are tooth-shaped and can be supported by natural teeth or dental implants.
Dental Crowns at Navid Family Dental & Associates
At our dental practice in Peabody, MA, our dentists and dental professionals have decades of experience providing patients with dental crowns. Our practice was established in 1982 and we enjoy providing care for multiple generations of families.
If you have a tooth with significant damage, or a missing tooth, dental crowns might be the right choice for you. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are available.
To learn more about the treatment options available at our practice, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our dentists today by booking online or by calling:
(978) 532-5550
Lisa Allen
October 2019
Dr. Navid is an excellent doctor who is very knowledgeable, who listens to you and cares about his patients. He does not recommend work you don't really need, which I love! I would definitely recommend this dental practice for all your dental needs.
Irina Bader
November 2019
I love Navid’s dental practice. Dr. Navid is great doctor who is passionate about his work in dentistry and very knowledgeable! I have a fair amount of job to be done and does his job like no others. Dr. Navid put a bridge and he noticed it’s not a good fit, so he ordered another one better. And I m thankful for that!
I would recommend this dental clinic for those who is looking for a dentist . Dr . Navid is excellent choice.
I also have the best hygienist Janet , she always does extra for cleaning tough spots !
And the staff is very nice too!!! Please, come there and give them a chance!!!
What Can Dental Crowns Do?
While small cavities can be repaired with dental fillings, crowns are often necessary when decay affects a significant portion of a tooth.
Chips, breaks, and fractures weaken the structure of a tooth. A dental crown can reinforce the tooth and help prevent further damage.
This condition occurs when internal fractures lead to pain while chewing. In some instances, a crown can stabilize the tooth and halt the problem from progressing.
Habitual teeth grinding or clenching can cause significant wear and tear. Crowns can protect teeth affected by bruxism and reduce the risk of additional issues.
In addition to restoring natural teeth, crowns can also be attached to dental implants, achieving completely restored function and lifelike results.
If the pulp of a tooth is infected, root canal therapy may be necessary. In many cases, a crown is needed to reinforce the damaged tooth and restore your bite to full function.
Crowns can be used to cosmetically enhance your smile. These restorations can address chips, cracks, discoloration, and more.
The Dental Crown Procedure
In most cases, patients can expect to complete their treatment in two office visits. Treatment steps typically include:
Before beginning the dental crown procedure, the dentist completely numbs the affected tooth and surrounding gums and other tissue.
Next, small amounts of enamel are removed. This creates space for your new restoration and allows your natural tooth to serve as an anchor.
Once the tooth is prepared, our dentist will take impressions and send them to a dental lab. In some cases, impressions are also taken before the tooth is prepared.
While your final crown is being made, a temporary crown can be placed over the affected tooth. This will maintain your appearance and minimize sensitivity.
A trained dental technician will create your custom crown using high-quality materials like porcelain. This process generally takes between two to four weeks.
Lastly, we will schedule a second appointment. Our dentist will first remove the temporary crown and then secure your final restoration.
CEREC Technology & Same-Day Crowns
At Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA, we are committed to using the most modern technology and techniques available in dentistry. To that end, we often make use of an advanced crown-milling machine to make temporary crowns, and sometimes permanent crowns, that naturally fit into our patients' smiles. Our CEREC machine can precisely craft a crown in the span of one dental appointment, which can save our patients time and money. While a CEREC crown may not be the best treatment option for everyone, we are happy to make this convenient option available to as many patients as possible.
John Harrington
April 2019
Have been going to Navide Family dental about 3 years now, when I first started going I faced an uphill battle due to negligence on my part, but a great plan of attack and regular cleanings and corrections have be whistling again. Great Dentists!! Dr. McDuffee is fantastic - does great work painlessly and very professionally
nima davidson
November 2019
I started going there since 2017. They are very nice and very flexible on your schedule as well as insurance. They always remind me of my cleaning schedule and do the check up and share all the data with me. One of things I like the most, when I was working with Dr. Navid was the fairness in the evaluation and prioritizing what needs to be done first. Plus the quality of work was awesome, he pay attention to the finest detail.
Crowns and Dental Implants
Our Peabody dentists and periodontist have extensive experience with implant dentistry. Dental implants are a great treatment option for patients with a missing tooth. They are titanium rods that replace tooth roots and serve as support for restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures.
When a patient is missing a single tooth, or a few non-adjacent teeth, the restoration attached to an implant is often a dental crown. Our implant-supported crowns are made of natural-looking porcelain that restores the appearance of your smile and the strength of your bite. We provide both temporary crowns to cover the implant while the gums are healing, and permanent crowns that can last for decades.
What Do Dental Crowns Cost?
On average, the cost of a crown at our practice can range from $500 to $2,000. We offer financing through CareCredit® and LendingClub® to help patients cover out-of-pocket costs. Because of the durability and longevity of dental crowns, most patients agree that the investment is more than worth the cost.
Navid Family Dental & Associates
At Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA, our dentists, periodontist, and dental hygienists provide superior dental care to our patients and their families. Our dentists are affiliated many professional organizations, including:
- The American Dental Association
- The Massachusetts Dental Society
- The Northshore District Dental Society
- The American Academy of Periodontology
To schedule an appointment or request more information, please contact us online or give us a call at (978) 532-5550.
