Frequently Asked Questions About Adult Tooth Loss
As a family dental office, we frequently work with parents to help them navigate the transitional period when their children lose their teeth. But when an
September 15, 2026
All Star Dental in Chicago, works with patients of all ages to help with a variety of dental services. Aside from offering a variety of preventative care treatments including regular check-ups, x-rays and exams, we also help handle common dental issues. This includes working with dental crowns. Our team can help install crowns as well as replace them or address any concerns about your dental crowns.
Dental crowns like bridges, fillings or implants can become damaged over the years. Whether due to new dental decay in the area or because of specific injuries or damage. If you need dental crown services in the Chicago area. We recommend taking a look at one of our five locations, or clicking below to see our availability at each of these locations.
One of the common reasons you might need dental crowns is because of damage to the chewing surface of a tooth. For example, while most cavities can be fixed with a filling, if there is significant damage to the top of a tooth and a significant portion of the tooth will need to be removed, a dental crown can be installed. Crowns are also installed after injuries to a tooth like a crack or break in the tooth caused by decay or force.
Often after receiving a root canal a dental crown might be necessary. Because the process of a root canal involves going through the top of the tooth, sometimes the only way to repair the tooth is to remove a significant portion. Both the root are filled and the top of the tooth is replaced with a crown.
One of the most common solutions for a lost adult tooth is a dental bridge. A bridge works by attaching a false tooth to nearby remaining teeth. This attachment is traditionally done by using dental crowns as the anchors of the bridge.
Insurance coverage varies from plan to plan, and we always recommend checking the specific details of your dental insurance plan before making any decisions. That said, dental crowns are considered a restorative dental procedure and are often medically necessary whether they are used as part of a root canal or dental bridge procedure. They are a common restorative treatment and are often recommended. Even if you don’t have insurance, you still have options. For example we provide dental financing through CareCredit. For more information about payment options, please click below or contact one of our offices for more information.
Dental crowns, bridges, and other dental implements are strong but they do not last forever. For example, damage can happen either in the form of damage directly to the crown or damage to the tooth the crown is attached to. One thing that is important to be aware of is that dental crowns can sometimes increase the risk of damage to the tooth. The area where the crown meets the tooth can start to decay similar to the way decay can often grow between teeth. As the tooth starts to get damaged this leads to the crown starting to get loose or even falling off. If you need a crown replaced or repaired, contact our offices.
We provide a variety of dental services at all five of our offices in the Chicago area. This includes helping with regular treatments for patients of all ages like cleanings and exams as well as handling problems as they arise. This includes working with crowns, bridges, and providing both root canals and fillings.
If you need any dental services for you or a family member, we would be happy to discuss dental services with you. For more information please give us a call or click below to see our availability at each of our offices.
If you have any questions regarding paying for dental services, please give us a call or visit our payment options page for more information on the insurances we take at our office and financing options.
Dental crowns are used for a variety of dental procedures. For example, it is common to get a dental crown as part of a root canal procedure. Due to the fact that a root canal requires the removal of part of the top of your tooth (in order to get to the root of the tooth), you might need a dental crown after the root canal is complete. Similarly, dental crowns are used as part of dental bridges. Dental bridges are held in place by using nearby healthy teeth. Dental crowns act as the anchor points of bridges. Finally, a dentist might recommend dental crowns in general for teeth that have experienced significant damage due to dental decay or trauma.
Dental crowns can be made of a variety of materials. In the past, crowns were made from metals including gold. While metal crowns are very durable they do not really blend into your smile naturally. That is why many dentists use tooth-colored materials including porcelain, resin, or dental composite. These materials are durable and are harder to notice visually.
If you look up “how long do dental crowns last” online you are likely going to see a very wide range of years. This is because of all the different factors that need to be considered. The material of the crown can impact its durability, but above all, the patient’s oral health is going to have a huge impact on how long their crowns last. If the tooth a crown is attached to continues to decay it can cause a gap to form between the crown and the tooth and eventually cause the crown to loosen and fall out. Similarly, sudden dental trauma like biting down on a hard object or taking a hit to the head can lead to a crown breaking.
Dental crowns are typically installed over the process of two dental visits. During the first visit your tooth will be shaped for the crown and a temporary crown will be placed. Before the crown is placed your dentist will take measurements so that a unique crown can be made for you. A local dental lab will use the measurements to create your crown and once your dentist has it they will schedule a second dental visit so you can have it installed.
As a family dental office, we frequently work with parents to help them navigate the transitional period when their children lose their teeth. But when an
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