Dental Crowns Cost

Dental Crowns Cost

A dental crown can help restore your smile and its function, but are they expensive? Dental crowns are often covered by insurance, eliminating some or all of the financial burden. We offer financing to help manage the cost of treatment for patients in Lake Charles and other Louisiana communities.

How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?

Dental crowns at our practice in Lake Charles, LA, cost an average of $1,000-$1,300 per tooth. This cost can vary based on several factors. Your dentist can offer you a custom quote during your consultation.

What Dental Factors Affect Cost?

Materials Used

Our dentists use various materials to make crowns, and depending on quality, these materials can range in price. Higher quality materials, such as porcelain and ceramic, will cost more than resin or metal materials.

Preparatory Procedures

Your teeth have to be free of gum disease and decay before the crown is placed, which may make preparatory procedures like a root canal or periodontal care necessary. Dental implant placement is also needed for singe-tooth replacement.

Same-Day Crowns

Our dentists can make a dental crown in-office in just one day using CEREC® technology, which will add to the cost of your procedure. Traditional crowns are also available, which may be cheaper, but are less convenient.

Sedation Options

Our dentists can administer free nitrous oxide to all patients to help calm nerves that often accompany dental visits. We also offer mild oral sedation, which is a separate cost. While sedation dentistry adds to the cost, the comfort provided is often worth it.

Same-Day Crowns

Cut Down Appointments

CEREC crowns are customized to your mouth in just one visit. These metal-free dental crowns are made from high-quality porcelain and ceramic to mimic your natural tooth enamel and blend seamlessly with your teeth. We use advanced X-ray imaging technology to craft your crown to fit your smile accurately. With CEREC crowns, no temporary crown is needed, and you can leave the dentist with a new smile sooner.

We Make Dental Care Affordable

With Financing Options

The teams at our offices in Lake CharlesCarlyss, and Moss Bluff, LA, strives to provide affordable dental care for a wide range of budgets. 

Insurance

Our dental office accepts most major insurance plans, which can help you cover at least part of the cost of treatment. However, insurance will only cover this cost if your dental crown is a restorative dental treatment rather than a cosmetic procedure.

CareCredit

If you don't have dental insurance, our office accepts CareCredit® financing to help you split the total cost of dental treatment into affordable monthly payments. CareCredit can help you get the treatment you need without undue financial anxiety.

Cosmetic vs. Restorative Repair

Insurance plans will often cover part of the cost of a dental crown if it’s considered a medically necessary restorative treatment. Here’s how to tell if your dental crown will be covered:

Cosmetic Procedure

Cosmetic procedures involving dental crowns work to improve the aesthetics of your smile, but not the function. This can mean whitening discoloration and deep stains, fixing the size or shape of your tooth, or repairing minor cracks or chips. Cosmetic dental procedures are rarely covered by insurance. Our dentists can help you confirm if your treatment is cosmetic or not.

Restorative Treatment

Aesthetic improvement may be a positive side effect of dental crown treatment, but it isn't the goal. Restorative dental treatment is focused on improving the function of your teeth. Restorative treatments involve restoring the tooth after a root canal infection, cavity, or decay. It can also involve restoring structural damage to the tooth, like cracks or breaks that affect function. Also, replacing an old crown can be considered a restorative treatment.

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