Are you in need of a new dental crown? You may be putting it off as long as you can, but this isn’t a good idea. There are various benefits that you can experience by getting your dental crown before the year comes to an end. This restoration is necessary to keep your smile in good health. By choosing to get one now, you can even save money long term! Read on to learn why you should get your new crown now and how your insurance plays a role in this process.
Why Should You Get Your Crown Now?
Dental crowns are often needed to restore teeth after an injury, tooth decay, or tooth loss. If you put off getting your dental crown, you could be putting your smile in harm’s way. Here are some of the issues that can occur.
- Exposure Bacteria: If your tooth isn’t being shielded by a dental crown, it can ensure more decay, or you could develop an infection. This is because it is being exposed to potentially harmful bacteria.
- Irritation of Soft Tissue: When the damage to your tooth has left it with a rough surface and broken edges, you could end up with sores and irritation of the soft tissue in the mouth.
- Additional Damage: If your weakened tooth isn’t protected, you’re leaving it vulnerable to breaking down even more. Without having it treated properly, this will only become more severe. You could even end up in need of a root canal or extraction. In the end, getting a dental crown can help you to avoid a painful dental emergency in the future.
How Does Insurance Play a Role?
If you have dental insurance, your unused benefits are likely to expire at the end of the year. Your annual deductible is the amount of money that needs to be paid out-of-pocket each year until you can take advantage of your benefits. Every January, this amount resets, so you are responsible for paying it again. If you’ve already met your annual deductible for the year, you are more likely to save on a crown by getting it now instead of waiting till the holiday season is over.
Now is not the time to put off getting your dental crown. By scheduling an appointment with your dentist now, you can save your smile and your wallet!
About the Author
Dr. Moji Chandy earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from NYU. Since then, she has been committed to continuing education and attending symposiums and seminars. Currently, she is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and North Texas Dental Society. For more information or to schedule an appointment at her office in Carrollton, visit her website or call (972) 492-6700.