A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, function, and appearance. Dentists commonly recommend crowns for teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, broken, worn down, or weakened after root canal treatment. Crowns can also be used to restore…
Dental insurance can help reduce the cost of preventive care and other dental treatments, but understanding what a plan actually pays for is not always straightforward. Premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, annual maximums, waiting periods, provider networks and exclusions can all affect how much you pay when you visit the dentist. Unlike…
Dental implants – A Long-Term Option for Tooth Replacement As opposed to sitting on top of other teeth as a bridge or sitting on the gums like dentures, dental implants are placed into the jawbone, where they act as an artificial root for crowns, bridges and dentures. They can restore…