A crown is a cap that covers a damaged tooth so you can chew on it again. A veneer is a thin porcelain shell bonded to the front of a healthy tooth to change its color or shape. Both are custom made, both look like natural teeth, and both are common, everyday work for Denison dentists.
Crown or veneer?
You need a crown when
- A tooth is cracked or a big piece broke off.
- A filling is too large to hold, or keeps failing.
- You had a root canal on a back tooth.
- A tooth is worn flat from grinding.
Veneers make sense when
- Front teeth are stained and whitening does not help.
- Teeth are chipped, small, or have gaps.
- You want a straighter look without braces.
- The teeth underneath are healthy.
What to expect
Traditional crowns take two visits about two weeks apart: shaping and a temporary at the first, the final crown at the second. Several Denison and Sherman offices mill same-day crowns in the office while you wait, about two hours total. Veneers take two visits: preparation and molds, then bonding. Both are done numb and neither hurts afterward beyond mild sensitivity for a few days.
What it costs in Denison
A porcelain crown runs $900 to $1,800 per tooth in Denison. Veneers run $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth and are usually done in sets of four to eight for the front teeth. Insurance typically covers about half of a crown after the deductible. Veneers are cosmetic and rarely covered, but financing is routine.
Ready to book?
Request an appointment and a Denison office will call you back, usually the same business day.
Common questions
How long does a crown last?
Ten to twenty years with normal brushing and flossing. Grinding at night shortens that, so a night guard is often recommended with a new crown.
Do veneers ruin your teeth?
A veneer removes about half a millimeter of enamel, so the tooth will always need a veneer or crown. On healthy teeth that is a fair trade for many people, but it is a permanent decision.
Can a crown be done in one visit in Denison?
Yes at offices with an in-house milling machine. Ask when you book. The crown is designed and made while you wait, about two hours.
Other dental services in Denison
Emergency Dentist
Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth or swelling. Same-day help in Denison.
$150 – $400 exam and relief visitCleanings & Exams
Routine checkups, cleanings and x-rays that keep small problems from becoming big ones.
$120 – $250 per visitDental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth that looks, feels and chews like your own.
$3,000 – $5,500 per toothCrowns & Veneers
Repair a cracked or worn tooth, or reshape your smile with porcelain.
$900 – $2,000 per toothTeeth Whitening
Professional in-office or take-home whitening that is safer and stronger than store kits.
$250 – $650Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth without metal braces. Removable, nearly invisible, adult friendly.
$3,000 – $6,500