Two locations
We now have two locations
to serve you better
Downtown (647) 726-2100
King West Dentistry
766 King St. West
Toronto, ON M5V1N6
North York (416) 250-8000
Empress Walk Dental
5095 Yonge St, Unit A1
North York, ON M2N 6Z4
Crowns (Caps)
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns, which are sometimes known as “caps,” are precisely that — a dental treatment designed to cap off a tooth with the purpose of enhancing its appearance and, more importantly, repairing it so that its size, function, strength, and shape are not compromised.
Crowns can be made from many different materials, including:
- All-ceramic
- All-metal (like gold or a similar alloy)
- Porcelain combined with metal
- All resin
- Stainless steel
Do I Need A Dental Crown?
Your Empress Walk Dental dentist will recommend a crown if your situation warrants it. Many patients who have crowns have them as a result of one of the following conditions:
- They have a broken-down or majorly worn tooth.
- They have a tooth with severe decay or some cracks that needs to be strengthened.
- They need to cover a dental implant or keep a dental bridge from dislodging.
- They have teeth that are a weird shape and/or colour.
- They have a sizable filling that is not supported by very much of the patient’s own natural tooth materials.
What Is It Like to Get A Crown?
Getting a crown requires two visits to our office.The first visit consists of what might be termed “damage control” – the dentist will get rid of any decay that is present in the tooth, prepare the tooth for the new crown, and provide the patient with a temporary crown that will serve as a placeholder until the permanent crown is ready. At the followup appointment, the dentist will replace the temporary crown with the new permanent one and cement the permanent crown into place.
How Much Do Crowns Cost?
The cost of your crown will take into consideration many different factors, including the location where you have the crown done, the material used in the crown, whether you have dental insurance or not, etc. Our friendly office staff at Empress Walk Dental will be happy to help you file your dental insurance and determine what types of treatments are covered so that you can be confident in your financial choices.
How Should I Care For My Crown?
The average life span of a crown is somewhere between 5-15 years, but if you maintain proper oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing, you will be able to maximize the life of your crown. In addition, your crown will last much longer if you avoid behaviors like biting your fingernails, using your teeth to open packages and parcels, chewing ice, grinding and/or clenching your teeth, etc.