Pediatric Fillings and Crowns in Amherst

What Are Tooth Crowns, and Fillings?

Crowns, and fillings are all dental restorations, meaning they repair damaged teeth and restore oral health. Each restoration does this differently, and which type a patient needs depends on the damage.

What Are Crowns?

A tooth crown is a type of prosthetic device dentists use to restore oral function. They are permanent restorations that are fixed in place. Dentists attach crowns to the teeth with a high-bond cement. Only your dentist can remove them.

Another word for dental crowns is dental caps due to how they cover damaged teeth entirely.

What Are Tooth Fillings?

Dental fillings are a type of restoration that repairs decayed teeth, returns them to their natural look and function, and protects them from any further damage or decay. When a dentist places a tooth filling, he or she first removes all the decayed matter from the tooth and cleans the tooth. Then, the dentist fills the hole, known as a dental carie or cavity, with a material like porcelain, gold, or tooth-colored, composite resin.

Which Dentists Offer Tooth Crowns and Fillings?

At our dental office in Amherst, we provide dental fillings, and crowns for teeth for local area residents. Just call us to set up an appointment. At your child's appointment, our pediatric dentist will perform a general dental exam, then, if the dentist decides that your child needs dental restorative treatment, they discuss with you the restoration options. During this time, your dentist will also answer any questions related to the procedure that you may ask. You can also speak with a member of our staff for information about payment, including questions about insurance.

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Dental Crown, or Filling in Amherst?

As completely custom-made oral appliances, the cost for tooth crowns, and fillings can vary significantly. The materials a dentist uses for a tooth filling or tooth crown can affect the tooth filling cost or dental crown cost. The location in the mouth where the dental restoration must be placed also factors into the cost based on how easy or difficult it will be for the dentist to reach and access the area.

In addition to the type of restoration, the materials used to make it and its placement, the other key variable that will factor into your final cost for one of these dental restorations is your insurance. If you have dental insurance, it may cover a portion of these treatments or it may cover all the costs you incur from them.

At the end of your dental appointment in our Amherst child's dental office, staff will provide you with a full estimate of the charges involved with the proposed treatment.

Types of Crown and Filling Materials

Tooth crowns and fillings can be made from a variety of dental materials, among the most common being:

• Gold
• Porcelain
• Tooth-colored composite
• Silver amalgam

Crowns may also be made of ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal. Dentists may use ceramic crowns for front teeth and gold crowns for back teeth.

To discuss your child's dental concerns and the possibility of a dental restoration to treat it, call our dental practice in Amherst today.