Bay Area Cosmetic Dentists

How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost?

What's the normal price range for dental crowns, when you have to pay out of pocket and have no dental insurance?

The average cost in the bay area is around $800-1400 depending upon type and material of the crown.

Anagha Joshi, DDS

Bay Area Cosmetic Dentist

One Dark Front Tooth - Options?

My front central inscisor is dark due to dental trauma 3 years ago. I am going for a root canal since I am also having pain. Can I place one veneer or crown on this tooth? Will it block the dark color and match my other teeth?

Matching a single tooth procelain crown to neighbouring teeth can be a challenge but is not difficult if you work with a good laboratory.

I would recommend getting Zirconia crown as it is strong and looks very real.

Anagha Joshi, DDS

Bay Area Cosmetic Dentist

Permanent and Quick Option for Teeth Gap?

I have a gap between my two front teeth, probably 3 mm wide. I want a permament and quick option. Can you tell me if "tooth bonding" is suitable for me? I've also come across something on the Internet called "tooth effect bands" but I'm not sure I trust them. They're pieces of rubber bands that are supposed to push your teeth together.

I would recommend Invisalign to close that 3mm gap. It is permanent and relatively quick.  With Invisalign the teeth will be moved and you will have your teeth natural and not filled with material between them that may or may not match shade, size or contour.  Bonding is not permanent and will require redoing sooner or later.

Arthur G. Manzo, DDS

Redwood City Cosmetic Dentist