If you chipped a tooth and you are considering getting a crown or an implant, getting an implant may not be the best choice. A lot of people think that they will be able to get the implant and it will last for a lifetime without any problems, but that isn't always the case.

Here are a few reasons you want to talk with your dentist about getting a crown on the damaged tooth and some of the benefits you'll experience with the crown.

Implants Aren't Always Forever

Dental implants have a 95 percent success rate, so you still run the risk of having the body reject the implant, or the implant doesn't work. If so, you've spent a lot of money, a tooth has been extracted, you've endured pain undergoing the treatment and surgery, and you've wasted time.

The Cost is More Affordable

The cost to have a dental implant surgically fused to the bone can be around $1,500-$7,500 for a single tooth. The cost for a porcelain crown to cover a damaged tooth can be as low as $500.00 without insurance in some areas around the nation, and is a much more affordable option if you don't want to spend a lot of money.

Quick Treatment

The crown will be put on at a single visit. This means you walk into the dental appointment, the dental expert will prep the tooth, bond the crown, and then you can walk out. The dentist may numb the area but you don't have to go under anesthetic to have the crown put on.

Longevity

If you take care of the crown properly with cleanings and maintenance from the dentist, it can last for 15 years or longer. This is a good investment for such an affordable solution that has a fast procedure.

If your tooth doesn't need to be completely replaced and you aren't sure if you want to remove it to put in a permanent dental implant, putting on a crown is going to be a better choice. Talk with your dental professional about the different types of crowns you can have put on the tooth to learn which is going to be the most natural looking, affordable and long lasting. The sooner you get the tooth the fixed the better it will be for your oral health, to protect the tooth from plaque, sugar, carbohydrates and other cavity causing debris.

To learn more, contact a dental clinic like Bae & Bae Family Denistry.