Dental crowns in Falls Church, VA
Broadview Dental provides dental crowns in Falls Church, VA for teeth that are cracked, worn or too damaged for a filling. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth to rebuild its strength, shape and bite.
How a dental crown protects and restores a damaged tooth
Crowns and bridges can restore damaged, weakened or missing teeth so you can chew and smile with confidence. Crowns for teeth work differently from fillings. A tooth-colored filling rebuilds part of a tooth; a dental cap covers all of it. That is why we reach for one once too little healthy tooth is left to hold a filling in place.
A tooth cap also holds a cracked tooth together. Once a crack reaches the biting surface, chewing keeps working it open; a crown stops that movement so you can use the tooth normally again.
Dr. Nam explains your options and designs treatment with durability and natural appearance in mind, and you will have an estimate of the cost before anything begins.
When a tooth crown is recommended instead of a filling or extraction
A chipped, cracked or broken tooth is worth bringing in promptly. The options narrow as the damage grows.
A tooth is cracked or broken
Depending on the situation, treatment may involve smoothing, bonding, a filling, a crown or another restorative option.
A filling is too large to hold
When an old restoration keeps failing, a cap over the whole tooth spreads the bite force instead of concentrating it on what is left.
After a root canal
Root canal treatment leaves a tooth more brittle, and a crown keeps it from splitting.
Instead of losing the tooth
Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved predictably and an extraction is the healthiest next step. Often, though, a crown rescues one that looks past saving.
A crown has come loose
A cap that lifts, clicks or catches has usually lost its seal, which leaves the tooth underneath exposed. We check the margin for decay before re-cementing anything.
Choosing a crown material for the tooth being treated
Which one suits a tooth depends mostly on where it sits in your mouth and how hard it has to work.
- PorcelainBEST FORFRONT TEETH
- Porcelain teeth match the color and translucency of enamel closely, so we use tooth-colored materials on the teeth that show when you smile.
- Zirconia and metalBEST FORBACK TEETH
- Back teeth take the heaviest bite force. A zirconia or metal crown trades some translucency for strength where the load is greatest, whether that is a gold crown or a plain metal cap on a tooth no one sees when you smile.
- Stainless steelBEST FORBABY TEETH
- On a baby tooth we usually fit a stainless steel crown, often called a silver crown, since the cap only has to last until the adult tooth comes through. Ours are part of children’s dentistry.
- Temporary crownsBEST FORSHORT TERM
- A temporary tooth cap protects the prepared tooth in the meantime. It is a placeholder, not the finished job, so wear it for a short while and treat it gently.
Book dental crowns at a local dental office near you
If a tooth is cracked, worn or aching, the sooner we look at it the more of it there is to save. Broadview Dental is on West Broad Street, close to you if you live or work nearby in Falls Church, and we are welcoming new patients of all ages.
Call (571) 584-0020 or use the form below to arrange dental crowns in Falls Church, VA.
Dental crowns with Dr. Nam in Falls Church, VA
Dr. Nam provides dental crowns at Broadview Dental for patients with damaged, weakened or heavily restored teeth. He will evaluate your tooth, explain the recommended treatment and help you understand whether a crown is the right option for your smile.
Your treatment plan may include a dental crown, a tooth-colored filling or another restorative option, depending on the condition of your tooth and your individual needs.
Understanding crown costs and coverage
The cost of a dental crown depends on the condition of the tooth, the type of crown recommended and any treatment needed beforehand. Before treatment begins, our team will review your recommended care, discuss the expected costs and explain the financial options available. Learn more about insurance and payment.
If you do not have dental insurance, our in-house membership plan may help you manage the cost of ongoing dental care. You can also review our current specials for available offers.
Call (571) 584-0020 with questions about crowns, payment options or scheduling a consultation.
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Questions about dental crowns
Anything else, just call. We are happy to talk it through before you book.
Yes. We match the crown to your surrounding teeth for a natural-looking result and discuss the best option for your smile.
Dental crown treatment often takes two appointments. The first visit prepares the tooth, and the second places the final crown. We will explain your treatment plan and what to expect at each visit.
Call us as soon as possible. A loose crown should be checked so we can assess the tooth and recommend the appropriate next step.
Care for your crown as you would your natural teeth. Brush and floss daily, especially around the gumline, and keep up with regular dental visits.
Where to find us
Broadview Dental is at 101 W Broad St, Suite 200 in Falls Church, VA. We are open Monday to Saturday and welcoming new patients of all ages.
Call us or send the form and we will follow up to arrange a time that suits you.
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