Dental Crowns in North Charleston
Restoring Your Smile with Quality Crowns
When a tooth is damaged, decayed, or weakened, a dental crown can restore both its function and appearance. At Palmetto Smiles of Charleston, we offer crown options designed to fit your schedule and your smile. Whether we create your crown in our office or send it to our trusted lab, you’ll receive quality care with minimal disruption to your life.
Understanding Your Crown Options
We customize our crown approach based on what’s best for your specific tooth. For back teeth, we can often create your crown right here in our office using advanced milling technology. This means you can walk in and leave with a permanent crown in a single visit—perfect if you want to avoid taking multiple days off work or school.
For front teeth where aesthetics are especially important, we partner with a high-end lab to create crowns that blend seamlessly with your natural smile. These lab-created crowns require two appointments but deliver exceptional results that look and feel like your own teeth.
All our crowns are made from porcelain. We don’t use metal crowns, ensuring your restoration looks natural and beautiful.
What the Crown Process Looks Like
If you’re getting a lab-created crown, your first appointment involves preparing the tooth and placing a temporary crown. You’ll return in two to four weeks for your permanent crown to be cemented in place. The appointments are straightforward, and you’ll know exactly what to expect.
In-office crowns take longer in the chair since we’re creating your crown while you wait, but you’ll leave with your permanent restoration the same day. No temporary crown, no second appointment, no waiting.
Working with Your Insurance
We understand that cost matters. Our insurance coordinator brings 30 years of experience helping patients maximize their benefits. Dr. Campbell can assess from your X-rays and photos whether your crown will be covered as a clinical necessity or considered cosmetic. We rarely need to file appeals because we know how to present your case effectively from the start. Before we begin, you’ll have a clear understanding of your costs and coverage. No surprises, no confusion—just straightforward answers.
Recovery and Results
After your crown appointment, you can expect some temporary numbness that lasts a couple of hours. You might feel mild tenderness, similar to a bruise, but nothing that should slow you down. If your bite feels slightly off, we can make a quick adjustment—it’s a simple fix with no downtime.
Most patients find their crown feels completely normal by the next day. There’s no significant recovery period, and you can return to your regular activities right away.
Schedule Your Crown Consultation
Need a crown? Let’s talk about your options. Contact Palmetto Smiles of Charleston today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Campbell. We’ll answer your questions about timing, cost, and what to expect, so you can move forward with confidence. Se habla español!
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