Dental Services FAQs Answered by Seattle, WA’s Premier Dental Team
Here at Dr. Henry Chin DDS, we believe that an informed patient is the
happiest of all. Below are some of the most common questions that we receive
along with answers from our dental team. Read through them and feel free
to call us at
(206) 621-1233 for any question you may still have. Keep in mind that next-day appointments
are available.
How much should a crown cost?
A crown can be made from many different materials, including stainless
steel, gold, porcelain, and ceramic. Due to the wide selection of materials
that make a crown, the cost of a crown varies greatly. The floor cost
begins at $500 and cuts off around $2,500.
How much are crowns with insurance?
A typical insurance plan will cover you for up to 50% on procedure costs
like crowns, although these plans usually have an annual limit of $1,500.
Be sure to check with your insurance provider about the flexibility of
your plan.
What is the purpose of a crown on a tooth?
The purpose of a dental crown is to restore strength, size, and appearance
of a damaged tooth. Crowns are necessary if you have a cracked, severely
discolored or decayed tooth.
What are the benefits of crowns?
Crowning a tooth will restore it to its natural shape and appearance. The
added support of dental crowns will also restore your bite back to its’
proper function.
What are dental bridges?
Dental bridges are designed to fill a gap of 1 to 2 teeth. The surrounding
permanents act as anchor supports for the bridge. The goal is to get your
mouth operating to its intended design and function while are also restoring
your natural smile.
How do dental bridges help?
The purpose of bridges is to restore your bite and keep your jaw aligned.
Gaps in teeth are very destructive to the overall functionality of our
mouths. Dental bridges are also a great way to fight the severe risk of
cavities that comes with missing teeth
How do you clean wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth hygiene is more complex hygiene for other teeth. Due to the
position of wisdom teeth in gum tissue these teeth are more susceptible
to cavities, gum disease and pocket formation. Keeping these teeth clean
requires that you brush along and below gumlines surrounding the teeth.
This routine should be followed for all of your teeth, but is especially
important in keeping wisdom teeth healthy. Be sure to always floss and
follow up with a rinse of antimicrobial mouthwash.
Why do wisdom teeth grow late?
Depending on the person, wisdom teeth begin to grow as early as age 14
and may develop as late as age 30. This late onset is due to the biological
genes for our teeth. Over the course of human history, our mouths have
been shown to have reduced in size from our prehistoric ancestors. However,
we have retained the genes of extra teeth (wisdom teeth) for a jaw size
that we no longer have.
Does FSA cover Invisalign?
Invisalign is a great alternative for people who want to inconspicuously
correct their teeth to a perfect smile. Invisalign aligners are compatible
with a flexible spending account (FSA) plan.
Does dental insurance cover porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are classified as a cosmetic procedure. A typical insurance
plan is not qualified for procedures such as veneers because they are
solely cosmetic.
How much is the cost of porcelain veneers without insurance?
Depending on the extent of treatment, porcelain veneers can cost anywhere
between $500 and $2,000. (In some cases, treatment may exceed $2,000.)
If you have more questions, contact Dr. Henry Chin DDS at
(206) 621-1233. We are more than happy to work with you for a solution to your dental
needs. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM. If you call and schedule with us today, we will see you tomorrow!