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Caps - What are they?Caps are used to cover the visible surface of the affected tooth and it increases the strength, durability, and stability. Because improper bite, constant grinding of teeth, have tooth decay or fillings, they are contributing factors of your teeth wearing down. A cosmetic dentist can identify problem areas in your mouth which may lead to tooth damage. Chewing patterns play a big role too. By selectively grinding the tips of your middle and back teeth (cusps) will alter your bite to reduce the stress on your at-risk teeth. It will cost more to have porcelain caps due to the time it takes to perform the procedure compared to gold caps. Average total cost of porcelain and gold caps fall between $500 to $3,100. In addition, using reinforced resin or bonded all-porcelain type of caps cost more, and may exceed your insurance plan coverage for caps. In addition, the price of dental caps increases with the number of in-office treatments required by the patient. Typically, dental insurance does not typically cover all the costs of the dental cap procedure. However, AmeriPlan can help you reduce the total cost of the procedure. Check the fee schedules around your area for an estimate of these procedures.
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