Are you in need of a new dental crown for your damaged tooth? It might seem like something that you can put off until after the holiday season, but the truth is that this isn’t the best idea. This restoration is crucial for the health of your smile, and you would be missing out when it comes to maximizing your dental benefits. Read on to learn why you should get your new dental crown before the year come to an end.
Why Should You Get a New Dental Crown Before 2021 Ends?
Crowns are sometimes needed to restore teeth after experiencing an injury, tooth decay, or tooth loss. When you put off getting this essential restoration, your tooth could end up being damaged further. Here are a few of the things that could occur:
- Exposure to bacteria: If your tooth isn’t being protected by a dental crown, it can wind up enduring more decay, or you could develop a painful infection. This is because it is being exposed to harmful bacteria in your mouth.
- Irritation of soft tissue: When the damage to your tooth has left it with a rough surface and broken edges, sores and irritation of the soft tissue in the mouth will follow.
- Additional damage: If your compromised tooth isn’t being supported, you’re leaving it vulnerable to break down even more. Without having it treated properly, this will only become more severe. You could even end up in need of a root canal or extraction. In the end, getting a dental crown can help you to avoid a painful dental emergency in the future.
How Will Your Dental Benefits Play a Role?
If you have dental insurance, your unused benefits are likely to expire before the end of the calendar year. Your annual deductible is the amount of money that needs to be paid out-of-pocket each year until you are able to take advantage of your benefits. At the beginning of each year, this amount resets, and you will be responsible for paying it once again. If you have already met your annual deductible for 2021, you are much more likely to save on a crown by getting it now instead of putting it off until after the holiday season.
This definitely isn’t the time to wait! Give your dentist a call to get started on your new restoration. This way, you can save both your smile and your wallet!
About the Author
Dr. J. Travis Kobza is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for over 15 years! He earned his dental doctorate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Nebraska Dental Association, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. For more information on dental crowns or to schedule an appointment at his office in Falls City before the year comes to an end, visit his website or call (402) 245-2243.