If you have been told you need a crown, you probably have questions. Dr. Pierpont answers them for Ridgecrest patients in plain language, including the ones about price.
A second look is always free, so you do not have to take anyone’s word, ours included.
Why a crown, and not a filling
Large fillings can weaken a tooth until it cracks. A crown wraps the whole tooth and spreads biting pressure.
Dr. Pierpont checks if a smaller option can do the job.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Part-coverage options
An onlay covers just the weakened portions. It leaves more healthy tooth and often fits moderate damage.
Not every tooth qualifies, so we examine first.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
After an infection
Root canal therapy saves a tooth with a damaged nerve, and a crown then protects it.
This pairing is common and lets you keep the tooth.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
About Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest covers about 0.6 square miles so a crown there serves a close-knit area. Neighbors often compare notes, and we are happy to be compared.
Our office is about 10.7 miles from Ridgecrest. CareCredit and an in-house savings plan can make the cost manageable.
Call (727) 363-6169 for a crown evaluation and a clear cost estimate.
