Should I Opt for a Dental Crown or an Extraction?

With the work that our teeth do every day, it is no surprise that sometimes they sustain damage in the form of wear, a fracture, or even a crack. In cases where your tooth structure is compromised, we usually recommend a durable and esthetic ceramic crown here in our Encinitas dental office.

Why Saving Your Teeth Is Important

Of course, a dental crown is an investment, as all dentistry and healthcare expenses are. Scott M. Jordan, DDS recommends that you save your natural teeth with restorative dentistry for a number of important reasons.

• Money
• Time
• Health

While any dental restoration costs money, opting for a dental crown is likely the least expensive way to treat your damaged tooth. If we were to remove your tooth instead of stabilizing it, you may face a host of other oral health issues in the wake of your extraction. Your teeth can shift, affecting your bite, and eventually leading to additional tooth loss.

If you opted to have your tooth extracted, we would still recommend replacing it with a dental implant, bridge, partial denture, or a combination of those.

What to Expect When You Have a Dental Crown

Dental crown treatment is one of the most common procedures we perform here in our Encinitas dental office. That means that you are in great hands with Dr. Jordan. He has performed thousands of dental crowns successfully and comfortably for our patients.

He will oversee the process from the start.

• Planning
• Design
• Placement

Your ceramic crown will blend in naturally and be indistinguishable from your natural teeth when you smile because it will not have dark margins or metal components that give it away.

How to Find Out More about Dental Crowns

If you live in the Encinitas area and would like more information about dental crowns, their cost, and if they are the right treatment for you, contact us!